WHAT DOES THE REPRESENTATIVE PLAINTIFF DO?
The representative plaintiff represents the interest of the class in prosecuting a class proceeding claim. The representative plaintiff works with a class counsel lawyers in attempting to ensure that the interests of all the class are protected and pursued. The representative plaintiff will be required to consult with class counsel on an ongoing basis, possibly attend at an examination for discovery (like a deposition) at which sworn evidence is given and attend in court when the matter is ultimately called for trial.
