Consumer Class Actions allow a large group of consumers to collectively demand compensation from large companies. In the environmental and energy sectors, this mechanism is often used when a company's activities (e.g., pollution, noise, poor service) harm many people. Although Georgia does not have a direct "class action" institution (like in the US), the Civil Procedure Code allows for "joinder of parties" (co-participation), enabling collective defense. Additionally, the "Law on Consumer Rights Protection" adopted in 2022 has strengthened consumer positions.
Litigation specialists represented on the Legal.ge platform offer representation for consumer groups in court. Services include:
- Case Strategy Development: Forming the victim group and assessing the case prospects (e.g., damage caused by air pollution or illegal construction).
- Evidence Gathering: Obtaining ecological expertise, laboratory studies, and medical reports to prove damage.
- Group Lawsuit Preparation: Drafting the lawsuit on behalf of multiple plaintiffs and filing it in court.
- Mediation and Negotiation: Negotiating with the defendant company for out-of-court settlement and compensation terms.
- Enforcement Management: Monitoring the execution of court decisions to ensure each victim receives due compensation.
Consumer class action services are relevant in the following scenarios:
- A factory polluted a river, damaging the crops and health of village residents. The population demands compensation.
- An energy company systematically violated supply terms or illegally billed thousands of subscribers.
- Construction caused structural damage to neighboring buildings. Residents unite against the developer.
- A car manufacturer sold vehicles with falsified environmental data (similar to "Dieselgate"). Owners demand damage compensation.
The field is regulated by the Civil Procedure Code of Georgia (joinder of parties), the Law on Consumer Rights Protection, and the Law on Environmental Protection. The Competition Agency also has the authority to review collective consumer complaints.
Collaborating with a Legal.ge specialist amplifies the consumer voice. A group lawsuit is more effective and cost-efficient than individual disputes. Our lawyers will help you protect your rights and achieve justice against large corporations.
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