What's up with class actions? What are they for? What do they do? Why do I keep getting letters in the mail telling me I'm entitled to a $5 coupon because a laptop I bought eight years made a funny noise?

We're thrilled to be joined by friend of the pod and respected plaintiffs' lawyer Jamisen Etzel, who walks Kacy Jo through the whys and wherefores of class action litigation. Chris . . . uhhhh . . . participates, with increasing seasonal jollity.

Sources:

Mostly just Jamo's years of experience, but you can also check out Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23.

Serious Trouble has run a few great episodes discussion Tom Girardi and Michael Avenatti.