What is required to Certify a Class in class action lawsuit?

The video tutorial explains the requirements for class action certification, focusing on factors like numerosity, commonality, typicality, and adequacy. It discusses the importance of these factors in ensuring efficient legal proceedings and consistent judgments. The conduct of defendants and potential inconsistencies in individual judgments are also considered. If all factors are met, class certification is likely.

What does the numerosity factor in class action lawsuits refer to?

• The number of defendants involved

• The adequacy of legal representation

• The impracticality of individual lawsuits due to many plaintiffs

• The similarity of legal issues among plaintiffs

Which factor ensures that the harm suffered by plaintiffs is similar across the class?

• Typicality

• Numerosity

• Adequacy

• Commonality

What does the adequacy factor assess in a class action lawsuit?

• The number of plaintiffs

• The conduct of the defendant

• The similarity of legal issues

• The effectiveness of a class action in addressing claims

Why might inconsistent judgments be a concern in class action lawsuits?

• They increase the number of plaintiffs

• They can lead to appeals and jurisdictional issues

• They simplify the legal process

• They ensure fairness in rulings

How does the conduct of the defendant influence class certification?

• It determines the number of plaintiffs

• It affects the risk of inconsistent rulings

• It shows whether the defendant has been cooperative

• It impacts the typicality of harm