Legal Definitions - class representative

A class representative is a person who sues on behalf of a group of plaintiffs in a class action. This means that they represent a group of people who have been affected by the same issue and are seeking justice together.

For example, if a company sells a faulty product that harms many people, those people can come together and file a class action lawsuit. One person will be chosen as the class representative to represent the group in court.

The class representative is responsible for making decisions on behalf of the group and communicating with the lawyers. They must also have a good understanding of the case and be able to represent the group's interests effectively.