As a general rule, a claim arising under a federal law can be filed in federal court without first filing in state court. (law.stackexchange.com)
Typically, a class action lawsuit is first filed by one person — the «lead plaintiff,» who does the initial groundwork and hires the attorneys to handle the case. (yourlegalguide.com)
The plaintiffs, who first filed suit six years ago, are seeking $ 36 million in damages. (canadianbusiness.com)