I don't have much knowledge about class action lawsuits nor bankruptcy procedures, so I have some questions, both technical and personal. Excuse my technical ignorance, but I'm suffering a bit of Lexis withdrawal.
I'd especially like to hear from everyone about their thoughts on the personal questions.
Technical
- Would a lawyer even accept our case pro bono?
- If not, who among us can even afford a decent attorney?
- Do we have enough people to even constitute a class?
- Even if we did have a class action lawsuit, will there be anything left to sue for?
- What priority will we have against other creditors and other tort plaintiffs?
- Will only the named plaintiffs receive any real compensation?
- Will the "real compensation" be even close to being "worth it"?
- Do we have any real legal legs to stand on? Were the promised sums contingent and not guaranteed to start with?
- If there is no contract case, what about detrimental reliance? But is detrimental reliance appropriate in a class action suit?
- Would you rather spend your time job searching (or for some, working hard at the new job) instead of suing?
- Would being an active plaintiff affect your life attitude (life meaning your life for the duration of the lawsuit)? If so, how so?
- How do you think suing would affect your work reputation and future?
- What factors make you want to sue and which make you hesitate?
- Other concerns about a lawsuit?
