ARE THERE ADVANTAGES TO A CLASS PROCEEDING CLAIM?
Class proceeding legislation increases access to justice and streamlines the judicial process. Class members need do nothing to participate in a claim. They are deemed to be part of the lawsuit unless they withdraw/opt-out. Limitation periods are extended for all class members and the court can make an aggregate award for all class members. Class proceeding claims are very effective since there is “strength in numbers” in the process.
