Opinion ID: 1768444
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Class Representative Karla Blackford

Text: Payday Advance claims that Ms. Blackford lacks the knowledge to adequately represent the class and that she was less than truthful when she first said she had not done business with other check cashing companies. In her deposition, Ms. Blackford stated that she had done business with other check cashing companies even though she had earlier stated that she had only used Payday Advance; however, she believed they were all the same company just using different names. She understands the nature of the case as these loans were illegal, based on the amount of interest that they were charging.... She stated her goal as [j]ust to see that it be put in, that a law be passed or some kind of legislation be passed that the interest be charged at a legal rate, that it not be such a high loan, an interest loan, that you cannot pay it. She speaks with the attorneys four, five times in a two to three week period. She said she was willing to attend the trial, if necessary. Based on the foregoing, Ms. Blackford demonstrates an interest in the proceedings, a general understanding of the proceedings, and a willingness to assist in the litigation. Her confusion as to the identity of the various check cashers does not disqualify her. The trial court did not err in ruling that Ms. Blackford could adequately and fairly represent the class.