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Lexington is a city in McLean County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,912 at the 2000 census. It was named for the Lexington, Kentucky, where the town's founder General Ashael Gridley was born, and the Battle of Lexington, where General Gridley's father fought. John Patton Log Cabin and the Lexington Community Unit School District 7 campus, including Lexington High School, are located in Lexington. Lexington is home of the Lexington Snipes. The Snipes are an Amateur Baseball team made up of the best local and regional collegiate talent. The Snipes won the Central Illinois Baseball League Championship in 2006 and the Eastern Illinois Baseball League Championship in 2008 and 2009.

Class Action Litigation Lawyers In Lexington Illinois

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What is class action litigation?

Class actions are lawsuits brought by a representative member(s) of a large group of persons on behalf of all the members of the group who have suffered identical or similar harm for which the same defendant may be liable -- such as a defective product class action against a manufacturer or an employment discrimination class action against a large company.

Answers to class action litigation issues in Illinois

Do I have a Class Action?

A class action is intended to improve court efficiency by allowing a large group of people with similar claims to...

What does it mean to be the representative of a class action?

A class action starts with one or more people who represent an entire class of individuals who have similar...

What if I have received notice of a class action that is pending?

People involved a class action will generally receive a notice that they are a potential class member in a pending...

If you do have a class action, what are the steps that you should expect to follow?

As the person who brings the class action, the...

What Goes Into Settling a Class Action?

In order to protect the interests of all members of the class action, any settlement of a class action requires...

What is a securities class action?

A securities class action is a lawsuit brought on behalf of a group of investors who have suffered an economic loss...

Will a lawyer work to get paid only if he or she wins?

In certain kinds of cases, lawyers charge what is called a contingency fee. Instead of billing by the hour, the...

When you buy something, is it covered by a warranty in case it breaks?

Generally, yes. A warranty (also called a guarantee) is an assurance about the quality of goods or services you buy...

What can I do if I think I was the victim of a scam by a business?

Federal and state laws prohibit "unfair or deceptive trade acts or practices." If you think you've been cheated,...