ARE THERE SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS TO BE A REPRESENTATIVE PLAINTIFF?
No special skill or qualification is required in order to serve as a representative plaintiff. A representative plaintiff must be able to fairly and adequately represent the interests of the class. Anyone can serve as a representative plaintiff provided that individual will properly represent the interests of the class and does not have any interest which is in conflict with the interests of the class. Serving as a representative plaintiff is a very noble undertaking. If a class proceeding claim is successful, the representative plaintiff is responsible for helping to obtain justice for all class members.
