Class Action Filings Reach Decade High in 2025, Driven by Consumer Protection Claims
Class action filings in federal courts reached a decade high in 2025, with over 12,200 cases, driven primarily by consumer protection claims. These cases accounted for nearly half of all filings over the past decade and saw a 50% year-over-year increase in 2025. The report also highlights that courts approved over $32 billion in class action settlements from 2023 to 2025.
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