A Top Class Action Lawsuit is a civil lawsuit brought on behalf of a group (class) of people or business entities who have suffered common injuries as a result of the defendants' conduct, with at least one individual or entity acting as a representative of that group. It's originated in the United States and predominantly an American phenomenon, however, several European countries with civil law have allowed class actions.
Class actions allow multiple plaintiffs to join forces and pursue the same defendant in court, enabling the fair and efficient resolution of legitimate claims of numerous parties by aggregating their claims into a single action. These lawsuits are often the only way for individuals to pursue their claims as they lower the cost of legal pursuit, particularly against large corporations. If the plaintiff wins, awards are paid out among members of the class, though not necessarily in equal amounts. The $15 million Cash App data breach class action settlement provides compensation to eligible users whose personal information was compromised in data breaches that occurred in 2022 and 2023 is a typical example of a top class action lawsuit.