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Yes, that is a very good point. Are there any contingency contracts for these class action suits where the lawyers agree to a fixed percentage of the settlement
by hkmurakami 11y ago
Yes, that is a very good point. Are there any contingency contracts for these class action suits where the lawyers agree to a fixed percentage of the settlement, which would hopefully leave a decent amount for the victims?
Perhaps there can be a "bidding" system if the victims can self organize and then look for a law firm to represent them -- kind of like how architecture firms win contracts?
- amenghra 11y agoThese people unfortunately have a hard time with basic reading/cognitive skills. Unless the government or a non-profit helps them out they are going to have a hard time self organizing and pull off the best possible deal. Besides ethical reasons, it's in everyone's best interest to make sure that poor people don't get abused in this way because when they end up needing social services (shelter, food, medical aid, etc.) that help comes from every tax payer's money.
- Lawtonfogle 11y agoWho would approve the percentage? This seems to be very similar to the deal they are suing about right now. Next up they file suit against the lawyer for taking too big a cut?