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class action lawsuit

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A class action lawsuit is when a group of people sues a company together because they all have the same problem. In cars, this might happen if many people have the same issue with their vehicles.

Technical Definition

A class action lawsuit is a legal action taken by a group of people collectively against a defendant, typically a company, for issues affecting all members of the group. In the automotive context, this can involve defects or failures in vehicles that impact many consumers.

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