Class Action Liability Defense
Although class action claims come in many forms, they have one thing in common – the undue stress they cause a company, its owners, and employees. Class actions arise in such varied contexts that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to defending them. NZA appreciates the specificity of each class action case and the stress it can cause and works closely with its clients and their insurers to develop a tailored plan of action to achieve positive results as early as possible. Our team quickly and accurately assesses the merits of each unique case and develops defenses that protect the client from unnecessary discovery, excessive litigation costs, and recurrent filings.
NZA attorneys have obtained dismissals of class action suits through motions to dismiss. We have successfully defeated class certification motions. In addition, our team has been able to substantially reduce wasteful discovery practices at early stages in the litigation, to minimize client expense. Our experience practicing in jurisdictions known as “hotbeds” for class action lawsuits has helped us create effective strategies for our clients saving considerable time and expense.
NZA’s class action partners have successfully represented financial institutions, manufacturers, small businesses, lenders, and debt collectors and buyers in class actions nationwide in both federal and state courts and under various statutes. The firm has a broad array of experience defending class actions in areas such as:
- consumer finance and banking
- retail services
- construction industry
- creditor services
- consumer fraud and deceptive trade practices
- defective product design and manufacturing
- toxic tort litigation
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)
- Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
- Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)
- Truth in Lending Act (TILA)
- Illinois Consumer Fraud Act (ICFA)
In addition, we have handled various class action claims for employment practices and discrimination/retaliation. We have successfully defended food producers and providers accused of food contamination.
Class action litigation is notorious for its abuses. At NZA, we draw on our experience and knowledge to curtail these abuses and effectively guide a client through the often-daunting class action process.