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Class Action

Many people have questions about class actions. What are they? Am I included? How do I find out if a class action has been filed for a product I bought?

Here are some informational websites that address these and many other common questions about class action litigation.  Many of them provide newsletters with updates, and even a listing of many class action attorneys across the country. 

http://www.classaction.com

A good informational site that allows consumers to ask member attorneys questions without cost or obligation.  It also has a large informational database regarding many common issues in relation to large-scale lawsuits. 

http://www.classactionworld.com

http://classaction.findlaw.com

A wealth of knowledge can be found on this website.  It has a large informational database regarding most of the common class action suits.  Additionally, it includes information about settlements, recalls, and other notices.  There are also several e-newsletters that are available. 

http://www.bigclassaction.com

A good website which includes a breakdown of categories and subject-matter frequently found in class action lawsuits.  It lists new class actions filed and recent settlements.  At the bottom of the page, there is a place for entering your e-mail address to receive notification of new class actions, class action settlements, and verdicts.  Additionally, there is a system for contacting class action attorneys about your complaint.

http://securities.stanford.edu/

A nice site run by the Stanford Law School.  It provides detailed information relating to the prosecution, defense, and settlement of federal class action securities fraud litigation.