Class Actions

The Blankenship Law Firm has handled significant class actions, especially in the area of wage/hour, off the clock, and overtime litigation. We are a regional leader in these types of actions.

A potential class action exists whenever a company’s actions harm a large group of people. Often companies will have global policies that cheat employees out of time worked, including overtime, straight wages, and misclassifying employees as independent contractors. Employees can sue employers collectively for discriminatory practices or for violating employment or benefit agreements.

Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure usually governs class actions in federal courts. State courts have adopted similar rules with the same basic requirements. Both state and federal courts set strict parameters to assure that a few people can adequately represent the interests of many.

The lawyers that represent these classes of employees need to be qualified and approved by the Court. Our firm has met these standards: Trial judges have approved our firm as class counsel cases in state and federal courts throughout the nation.

The main benefit of class actions is that they level the playing field when individuals join together to take on a big company. We have the skill, commitment, and experience to handle these important cases.

Notice of Proposed Settlement -

McNew v. Club Broadway

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