Class action lawsuits can take anywhere from months to years before a resolution is reached. Every case varies, depending on the complexity of the claims and several other factors. There is a period for filing complaints and responses before settlement negotiations begin, which may last up to another year or more, depending on how long it takes to reach an agreement.
In some cases, if both sides cannot come to an effective settlement after litigation proceedings have been exhausted, the case will go to trial. Trials could double or triple the time for resolution.