My state is actively ruining employees’ lives by reducing taxes for businesses (less revenue), which is making it so that the state cannot afford raises and are constantly increasing healthcare costs for employees.
I would love to do something, and the only thing I can think of that would have any meaningful impact would be to sue the state. But I have no idea what that process would take, nor do I personally have funds to hire a lawyer.
I hear about class-action lawsuits all the time, and would be interested in understanding their process better.
- How would I find a lawyer/firm that would be interested in taking the case?
- Can you even sue a state for this sort of thing?
- Aside of maintaining my anonymity to avoid retaliation, what else should I be aware of in case this process gets off the ground?
Edit: Clarity
In general, you can sue if you can prove damages. A class action probably isn’t the right vessel - you haven’t lost money, but you have the perception that money would have gone to you.
Legally, I don’t think that holds much weight.
I feel like getting some media attention is a more effective angle, especially if you can gather enough detailed information and contact a journalist.