A class action is a legal procedure that allows a group of people with similar claims to sue a defendant as a collective. This is often used in cases involving consumer rights, product liability, or discrimination, where individual claims may be too small to pursue separately. By joining together, the group can share resources and increase their chances of a favorable outcome. In a class action, one or more representatives act on behalf of the entire group, known as the class. If the court rules in favor of the class, any compensation awarded is distributed among the members. This process helps ensure that individuals can seek justice without the burden of individual lawsuits.