Class Action Pros and Cons

Q. Does the Internet help facilitate justice in America by allowing people to join a class action lawsuit?

A. Some people would argue that the Internet would allow "Information" momentum to build quicker and companies to "stop selling dangerous products" or settle with victims of class action lawsuits at a much faster pace. What used to take years may now only take months. Injured people are now searching on the Internet for specialized help or the very thing that induced or caused their injury. Or, people are searching and finding legal help, specialists and attorneys or advocates at a much faster pace. Companies who get feedback, can take steps to save lives or even mitigate damage.

Q. Does the Internet or Web Promoted Class Action Lawsuits protect the public?

A. This is easily argued in that the public can search for the side affects or dangers of any given product or medicine now with relative ease from the comforts of their home. As an example, it is fairly simple to find recall information on the Internet. Moreover, once a reasonable amount of people submit feedback or sign up for representation against a company that is selling something inherently dangerous, then, that company may be more careful in the continued distribution of the product or even improve or modify the product so that it is safer. Therefore, the public may be spared further damage.

Q. Will the Internet protect people from further injury and danger from defective or unsafe products or drugs?

A. Probably so. If the Internet speeds up the process of companies removing or fixing unsafe products (for example) then less people will result in injury. Overall, it is the people who should be applauded for searching the Internet, making complaints, and giving valuable feedback as to what is wrong with the product and the potential problems and injuries that may result from product use. Companies should be thankful for this as it may even prevent a class action lawsuit or potentially save a company from disaster.

Q. Is it bad that law firms are providing information to the public regarding recalls or class action lawsuits on the Internet?

A. Some may argue it is not suitable or conservative. However, there are many more people today who are apprised of their rights and who are compensated for their injuries due to peoples use of the Internet. Thus, less people may become a financial burden to society if they are treated fairly by the people who have injured them.

Short White Paper by: Prof. George Mentz, JD, MBA, CWM, CPM, MFP, CAM, RFS, CTEP

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