
Class Action Filings Spike 25%
From The Connected Podcast by Alan Demers and Stephen Applebaum
April 21, 2026 · 12 min · Season 1 · Episode 549
About this episode
The episode discusses a 25% increase in class action litigation filings as reported by Lex Machina, driven by a rise in consumer protection cases.
The Connected Podcast - Insurance Ecosystem News Welcome to The Connected Podcast Exploring the Latest Developments in the Insurance Ecosystem In the latest episode of The Connected Podcast, the hosts explore recent shifts in the insurance and legal landscapes. The discussion begins with a detailed analysis of Lex Machina's latest report, highlighting a 25% increase in class action litigation filings for 2025, driven by a 50% rise in consumer protection ...
People in this episode
Hosts: Alan Demers, Stephen Applebaum
Topics covered
- insurance
- legal landscape
- class action litigation
- consumer protection
- Lex Machina report
Keywords
- class action
- litigation
- insurance
- legal developments
- consumer protection
- Lex Machina
- 2025
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Organizations: Lex Machina
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