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Class Action Certification

Asked on May 15th, 2014 on Wrongful Termination - Ohio
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can certification of a class complaint in Federal court be used to negotiate a higher settlement for the Plaintiff in a connected Civil Wrongful Termination, Retaliation case. Exp. a 5mil class action, dropped in lieu of higher settlement amount from Super Large Corporation. Say $500k in Civil.
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Caregiver Discrimination Attorney serving Columbus, OH
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You should contact an employment attorney. Class actions may result in a higher settlement for the class, but it would be split up. Furthermore, not just any type of civil litigation can become a class action unless the proper requisites are met.   Ohio Employment Attorney mcoffmanlegal.com
Answered on May 28th, 2014 at 5:16 PM

Matthew J.P. Coffman The answer provided is not legal advice and it is recommended that you seek advice of an attorney. My office # is 614-949-1181.

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