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A class action, class suit, or representative action is a type of lawsuit where one of the parties is a group of people who are represented collectively by a member of that group. (Wikipedia)

A federal judge has dismissed a proposed class action against a debt collection firm, rejecting the plaintiff’s claim that it violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by falsely telling debtors legal action was imminent if they did not immediately repay their debts. (Reuters)

Antitrust Litigation means certain class actions and related cases pending against certain subsidiaries of SSCC (including Stone) and other container board manufacturers alleging a conspiracy during 1993-95 in violation of the antitrust laws, as described in Stone's public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. (LawInsider)