Lawsuits: Class Action

Find out what to do if your department receives a notice or form for a class action lawsuit.

What are class action lawsuits?

These are legal cases filed by an individual or a group on behalfof others in the same group or class. Those who file are claiming that the entire group suffered asimilar type of harm or loss. These lawsuits often involve injuries caused by corporate misconduct,consumer or business fraud, discrimination, or use of defective products.

What to do

  • If you receive a class action notice or form, forward it via campus mail to Sandra Dredla, Office of the Controller, Mail Code 0951.
  • Act quickly so that UCSD can meet legal deadlines. Campus counsel and UC's Officeof the General Counsel will determine appropriate legal action.