Other factors such as lack of sophistication and reluctance to sue individually may also be considered. In a class action, the case is filed on behalf of the individual and other homeowners in the state. Generally, all of the legal costs are paid up front by the law firm as a cost of doing business, with hope of being reimbursed through settlement or verdict in favor of the homeowners. This differs from an individual s case. These efforts included attending and testifying at depositions and trial, having their homes inspected, and producing information and documents in response to defendants' discovery requests.
Courts consider such payment proper and routine in large class actions.
Siding class actions are on the rise because many manufacturers are not treating homeowners fairly. Because the state class actions are smaller by definition, they usually don't take as long.