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Litigation

Sep. 4, 2002

Fair and Square?

Column by James J. Farrell and Anthony N. Luti - The number of class actions has grown tremendously over the last decade. Between 1988 and 1998, state court class actions alone increased by 1,042 percent. Surveys indicate that corporations are facing a 300 percent to 1,000 percent increase in the number of class actions against them.

By James J. Farrell and Anthony N. Luti
        
        The number of class actions has grown tremendously over the last decade. Between 1988 and 1998, state court class actions alone increased by 1,042 percent. Surveys indicate that corporations are facing a 300 percent to 1,000 percent increase in the number of class actions against them.
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