The rules of procedure for the federal courts allow an individual plaintiff to sue on behalf of a whole class of individuals allegedly suffering the same harm.

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This is known as a class action lawsuit, where a plaintiff sues on behalf of themselves and all other individuals ("a class") who have suffered a similar harm or injury, as permitted under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23.

The Rules of Procedure for the Federal Courts Allow an Individual