Class Action Complaint

A class action complaint is a legal document that initiates a lawsuit on behalf of a group or class of individuals who have suffered a common injury or harm. It is filed by one or more named plaintiffs, who seek to represent the interests of the larger class. The complaint must define the class, state the legal claims and factual allegations, and request relief on behalf of the class. It must also demonstrate that the requirements for class certification, such as numerosity, commonality, typicality, and adequacy of representation, are met. Class action complaints are an important tool for individuals to seek redress for widespread or systemic harms, and to hold defendants accountable for their actions. They are subject to special rules and procedures, and may involve complex issues of class certification, notice, and settlemen