Class-Action Litigation

About 50 years ago, Congress recognized that there are many instances where one company’s illegal practices violate the rights of hundreds, thousand, or millions of individuals in exactly the same way. Often, however, the violations are minor enough on an individual basis that these people will not file their own lawsuits. To improve efficiency in the court system and allow these individuals to vindicate their rights, Congress enacted Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, paving the way for large-scale cases known as “class actions.” By joining together in a class action, the potential money at stake grows exponentially, forcing the company to pay attention. Class actions are used to right many wrongs, including but not limited to: (1) Unlawful company-wide pay practices; (2) Company-wide policies with the intent or effect of discriminating against employees on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or age; (3) Unlawful charges to customers, including credit card fees, cellphone contract breach penalties, and fees associated with mortgages or other bank loans; and (4) Misrepresentations by publicly held companies concerning their stock value and viability that eventually cause the value of stockholders’ shares to decrease significantly.

The attorneys of Pelton & Associates, PC have extensive class action litigation experience in the areas of wage and hour law, employment discrimination, and consumer rights law. Pelton & Associates, PC also co-counsels with some of the nation’s most prominent plaintiffs’ class action firms to effectively litigate complex nationwide wage claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

If you feel that you are among a large group of individuals who have suffered damages as a result of illegal employment practices, antitrust violations, or consumer fraud, contact Pelton & Associates, PC today at (212) 385-9700 or by email at info@peltonlaw.com, to discuss a potential lawsuit.