If I File a Class Action, Do I Have any Special Duties or Responsibilities?

Yes. If you decide to file a class action lawsuit, you have a fiduciary duty to the other unnamed class members. This means that you agree to consider the interests of the class just as you would consider your own interests, and in some cases must put the interests of the class before your own. You must also share any monetary recovery from the case with the other members of the class. You are not required to be particularly sophisticated or knowledgeable about the law to file a class action, but should follow the progress of the lawsuit, actively participate as necessary, and cooperate with your attorneys to achieve the best possible result for the class.