What British Columbia Residents Need To Know About Participating In Class Actions

As a Canadian, you have likely encountered news articles or other social media posts notifying you about ongoing or settled class actions. In recent years, you may have noticed that many of these class actions were commenced in British Columbia (BC).  As a resident of British Columbia, you may be wondering how participating in a class action affects your legal rights and obligations. This blog post provides an overview of  class action participation in British Columbia, including how class actions work, who is included, and what to consider when deciding whether to participate. 

What is a class action? 

A class action is a lawsuit brought on behalf of a group of similarly situated individuals who share common issues, such as harm caused by the same product, practice, or event. One or more of such persons within the group acts as the "representative plaintiff" to represent the interests of the class. There might be a group of defendants or only a