> But it's a bunch of extra work for the lawyer, who is probably proceeding on contingency. Aren't most class actions done on contingency? Also, if they are su

> But it's a bunch of extra work for the lawyer, who is probably proceeding on contingency. Aren't most class actions done on contingency? Also, if they are suing Google, it's hard to believe the extra work of filing a class action would be a significant expense for the plaintiff; there is discovery (and all the skilled labor involved), experts, travel, etc. And it's billable time, which should increase the fees the court approves. Finally, isn't it usually a race by attorneys to get their class certified first, so they are the lead attorney (and get more of the fees)?