Dec 8 2020

How Class Action Lawsuits Work

49 min 3 movies discussed
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Class action lawsuits seem a little odd – a bunch of people get together for a sue-fest against somebody – but in the legal world they’re a practical way of handing huge wrongs. And! They keep justice just in their way. Learn all about them today.

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# Stuff You Should Know: Class Action Lawsuits

Josh and Chuck dive deep into the world of class action lawsuits, exploring how they work, where they came from, and why they matter in our legal system. From the Vikings' influence on English common law to modern cases involving massive corporations, the hosts break down everything you need to know about how ordinary people band together to take on big companies that have wronged them. You'll learn about the legal framework that makes these cases possible, the real advantages and potential pitfalls of class action litigation, and why you've probably been part of one without even realizing it.


Movies Discussed

Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
2015 TV-MA
★ 8.7
"Like, what was the breaking bad spin of Better Call Saul? When they figure out the nursing home is taking advantage of seniors. — Josh references a Better Call Saul episode where lawyers discover nursing home fraud and partner with a larger firm to handle a potential class action." — Josh
Erin Brockovich
Erin Brockovich
2000 2h 11m
★ 7.4
"Like, you know, the common defense in the case of like Aaron Brockovich, that movie. — Chuck references the movie as an example of a class action lawsuit case involving Pacific Gas and Electricity." — Chuck
The Crucible
The Crucible
1996 2h 3m
★ 6.6
"The ninth grade crucible reader in me could not just let that pass. Remember that play? — Chuck references reading The Crucible in ninth grade while discussing the term 'Goodie' as short for 'good wife.'" — Chuck

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