Practice Problem – Litigation and Lawsuits

Practice Question

Business Law
Introduction to Law
Litigation and Lawsuits
True or False

A plaintiff in a class action lawsuit must prove their individual damages.

Answer +
FALSE
Step-by-step solutions +
In a class action lawsuit, proof of one person’s claim can be sufficient to demonstrate the damages suffered by all members of the class. This structure avoids the need for each plaintiff to prove individual harm and is designed to improve efficiency and reduce legal costs when many people are affected by the same issue.