Whats the difference between a mass action, a class action, and an individual lawsuit?
We’ve recently written several articles to clarify the difference between a mass action and a class action as well as the difference between a mass action and an individual lawsuit, but here are the pros and cons of each in a nutshell: * Individual lawsuit – You’ll get to work with your own lawyer and receive personal attention. However, it is very likely that DePuy can pour more money into your case than your lawyer can – and with thousands of potential plaintiffs, DePuy is willing to spend even more money than your case is worth so that they can set a precedent. * Class action – Class actions are brought when the damages to individuals are so nearly identical that they can be treated as a single case. They are much cheaper to bring than individual lawsuits, which gives an advantage. However, the DePuy case will not be certified as a class action because the damages are highly individualized. There are also many other disadvantages to class action lawsuits. * Mass action – Mass action
