I have been part of a few class actions lawsuits.
In being part of them required nothing but my signature on a form if I was to disclude myself from the lawsuit.
here's what came of it:
CD price fixing: I got $20 check.
Microsoft price fixing: I got $79 coupon.
Bausch & Lomb product solution fraud: I got some more coupons
AT&T wireless extra fee fixing: I got even more coupons for usage in their stores for accessories.
Allstate inflated premiums: I never got notified of anything aside from the initial paperwork. I don't know maybe it's pending.
Personally class action suits suck balls. Taking someone to court also sucks balls. The only winners here are the lawyers.
Recently my old employer was hacked and data was compromised, they are paying for 3 years of following someone's credit reports or something like that.
When it comes to that information, it's my responsibility to monitor it anyways, so I don't really care if they pay for it or not.
edit: sorry I got $20 check from the music companies for overpricing CDs for many many years.
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Last edited by Cynthetiq; 06-01-2008 at 07:03 PM..
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