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Fighting FDCPA Class Actions: Challenging The Adequacy Of The Class Representative

FDCPA Defense

The number of class actions filed against the credit and collection industry continues to rise, and FDCPA class actions remains a favorite among consumer attorneys. Although it is easy for a consumer to file a class action, getting a class certified is no walk in the park. The consumer bears the burden of proving that all of the requirements of Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure have been satisfied, and this includes proving that they are an adequate class representative.