[header] How to join a harmful drug class action lawsuit [title] Read any notice you receive. [step] Particularly if you were harmed by a prescription drug, you may receive a notice regarding any existing class action lawsuit. [substeps] If you receive a notice, it means you've been identified as a potential member of the class.
For example, the attorneys representing the plaintiffs may have received a list of patients who were prescribed the drug by their doctors. Since information about purchasers is more difficult to find, it's unlikely you'll receive a notice if you were harmed by an over-the-counter medication.