Use of class actions

Question 1

examples to use in sac

Answer 1

16 students enrolled in a finance course at James cook university, the course was not accredited and not recognised (the uni didnt the right to give them to a certificate)

Class actions from old people dying in old homes during COVID, someone who did not die in their and not affected by it cannot join

Question 2

Why should class actions take place

Answer 2

*shared costs
*Saving time
*shared remedies

Question 3

Class actions or proceedings can be commenced if

Answer 3

*seven or more people have claims against the same person
*Those claims relate to the same, similar or related circumstances
*The same issues need to be decided

Question 4

What is a class action

Answer 4

A legal proceeding in which a group of seven or more people who have a claim against the same person based on or related facts bring that claim to court in the name of one person.

Question 5

How do class actions work

Answer 5

*Lead plaintiff-represent the group
*group members-7 or more who form the group
*Use of litigation funding- agree to pay the cost of the plaintiff while receiving part of the remedies
*Allocation of costs-lead plaintiff is responsible for the costs however if a there is a successful settlement then the costs get taken out of the settlements and distributed

Question 6

Types of class actions

Answer 6

*Share holder class actions
*Product liability class actions
*Employment class actions
*Natural disaster class actions

Question 7

Appropriateness of class actions

Answer 7

Satisfaction of criteria
Funding of claim
Validity of claim
Loss of group member
Nature and size of claims
There is a lead plaintiff