Class-action Suit (Noun)
Meaning
A lawsuit brought by a representative member of a large group of people on behalf of all members of the group.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The victims of the defective product filed a class-action suit against the manufacturer, seeking compensation for the harm caused.
- A group of investors initiated a class-action suit against the corporation, alleging financial mismanagement and false advertising.
- The environmental organization brought a class-action suit on behalf of the residents of the polluted city, demanding that the responsible parties take action to clean up the area.
- A former employee filed a class-action suit against the company, charging that the firm had discriminated against its workers based on their age and had engaged in unfair labor practices.
- The consumer advocacy group filed a class-action suit against the tech giant, accusing the company of deceptive business practices and violating customers' rights.