How many patients does it take to start a class action lawsuit against a doctor for falsifying medical documents for work related injuries? There are 3 of us so far who have been dropped by this doctor because we started questioning her about false things reportedly said by us in reports and false reports about procedures done to us in our visits. These reports are all on the workers compensation website and just by chance we have seen each other out and began talking only to learn that we all had been dropped for the same reason.

Thanks for any help
windybrendy

There is usually no clear cut rule on exactly how many people it takes to form a class action as each case is reviewed indpendently. However, for a case to be a class action, there is a "numerosity" requirement, which means the class has to be so numerous that it would be impractical to conduct the case by simple "joinder" of the parties. Those are two terms you can use in your own research if you are interested. Usually, a few people speak to an attorney regarding their potential claims and the attorney will be able to determine if a class action suit is warranted. Sometimes the potential class grows when more information is learned, similar to what you've noticed so far. You can find more information about an attorney through the attorney locator service on LawInfo's home page at: http://www.lawinfo.com/. Some do offer free consultations.

Thank you for your response, it will help me research the information needed to make a decision on how to proceed.

windybrendy

I am relatively ignorant to most anything legal but I have a very important question and an immediate answer would be most appreciated.. when i was 17 I was falsely accused of a rape that I did not commit. I was ajudicated to an ODYS facility. I spent over 14 months there . when i was in a facility i was continuly harassed by a guard who was later terminated from there postion after which i was released on appeal and all charges were dropped. Now I have a few questions.. what type of lawyer should i employ to press charges against the state.. Also do i have a ground to fight on for compensation for losing out oon my senior year and everything else that I lost. Lastly I would very much like to press charges against the individual who set me up. I have found a witness that claims the girl said she made the whole story up because she didnt like me anymore? I'm looking for some sort of advice as what o do next!

I responded to your other post.