Learn More About Class Action Litigation in Big Pool, Maryland

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Big Pool is an unincorporated community in western Washington County, Maryland, United States. It is between Clear Spring, Maryland and Hancock, Maryland along U.S. Route 40 and is officially a part of the Hagerstown Metropolitan Area. To the south of Big Pool lies Fort Frederick State Park, a restored fort used during the French and Indian War. Also nearby is the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, which lies near Ft. Frederick alongside the Potomac River.

Class Action Litigation Lawyers In Big Pool Maryland

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What is class action litigation?

Class actions are lawsuits brought by a representative member(s) of a large group of persons on behalf of all the members of the group who have suffered identical or similar harm for which the same defendant may be liable -- such as a defective product class action against a manufacturer or an employment discrimination class action against a large company.

Answers to class action litigation issues in Maryland

Do I have a Class Action?

A class action is intended to improve court efficiency by allowing a large group of people with similar claims to...

What does it mean to be the representative of a class action?

A class action starts with one or more people who represent an entire class of individuals who have similar...

What if I have received notice of a class action that is pending?

People involved a class action will generally receive a notice that they are a potential class member in a pending...

If you do have a class action, what are the steps that you should expect to follow?

As the person who brings the class action, the...

What Goes Into Settling a Class Action?

In order to protect the interests of all members of the class action, any settlement of a class action requires...

What is a securities class action?

A securities class action is a lawsuit brought on behalf of a group of investors who have suffered an economic loss...

Will a lawyer work to get paid only if he or she wins?

In certain kinds of cases, lawyers charge what is called a contingency fee. Instead of billing by the hour, the...

When you buy something, is it covered by a warranty in case it breaks?

Generally, yes. A warranty (also called a guarantee) is an assurance about the quality of goods or services you buy...

What can I do if I think I was the victim of a scam by a business?

Federal and state laws prohibit "unfair or deceptive trade acts or practices." If you think you've been cheated,...