How to Use class action in a Sentence

class action

noun
  • Now, the class actions are starting to hit.
    — Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
  • And what, what the, the plaintiffs seek to be a class action.
    — Laura Johnston, cleveland, 2 June 2022
  • What is the class action lawsuit about?
    — Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 11 Sep. 2025
  • What is the class action lawsuit about?
    — Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The latest plaintiffs are not part of that class action.
    — Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Since then, victims filed three lawsuits against the city, one a class action.
    — Mallory Moench, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 July 2021
  • Starbucks will also have to face many of the claims brought against it in the class action.
    — Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN, 23 Sep. 2023
  • Most of the lawsuits seek class action status.
    — Sean Emery, Oc Register, 26 May 2026
  • As is the case with most class action lawsuits, a large portion is set aside for the lawyers.
    — Robert Hackett, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2020
  • Zoom users may be in line for a payout through a class action settlement.
    — Leada Gore | [email protected], al, 14 Dec. 2021
  • The court allowed the suit to proceed as a class action for these infants.
    — Carol Nackenoff, The Conversation, 11 July 2025
  • Then you might be entitled to be part of a class action lawsuit!
    — James Folta, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Whether the case is certified as a class action remains to be seen.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • The class action suit is seeking at least $5 million.
    — Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 20 May 2026
  • Now, Rasella wants payback—in the form of a class action suit.
    — Stephanie Mlot, PCMAG, 13 Apr. 2022
  • The class action lawsuit claims the company was aware of the risks.
    — Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Meta faces multiple class action complaints over the spread of scam ads.
    — David Ingram, NBC news, 12 May 2026
  • Judy Fintz of La Crosse is one of those named in the class action suit.
    — Laura Schulte, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2021
  • The class action now amounts to two dozen plaintiffs and growing, Nouri said.
    — Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
  • Why is there a class action lawsuit against Nelnet?
    — Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Here's what Ohioans need to know about the class action settlement.
    — Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Aug. 2025
  • As in most class actions, legal experts say, the odds seem stacked against the plaintiffs.
    — Sean Gregory / Boston, TIME, 27 Jan. 2025
  • Is there a class action lawsuit against Nelnet?
    — Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Members of the class action can then vote to accept it or litigate on their own.
    — New York Times, 14 June 2019
  • The court holds open the possibility of class actions as a way around this.
    — Erwin Chemerinsky, Mercury News, 3 July 2025
  • The court will also consider whether the case can proceed as a class action.
    — Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The court will next consider whether the case should be certified as a class action.
    — oregonlive, 13 May 2021
  • The consumers are asking their suit to be recognized as a class action.
    — David Ingram, NBC News, 14 Sep. 2022
  • Players should be able to come together with a class action lawsuit.
    — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
  • What’s more, the complexity of class action suits may mean their day in court turns into years.
    — Dean Kaplan, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024

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