WidgetCo manufactures and sells electronic widgets nationwide. Recently, numerous customers reported that WidgetCo's latest model overheats, posing a safety risk. Ten customers are considering filing a lawsuit alleging design defects and negligence. What is the most appropriate procedure for these customers to join their claims in a single lawsuit?
Consolidate the cases through a court-ordered consolidation under federal statute.
File individual lawsuits separately since each customer has unique damages.
File a class action lawsuit under Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
Initiate individual lawsuits and seek to have them merged.
The correct answer is that the customers can file a class action under Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. This allows multiple plaintiffs with similar claims to join together in one lawsuit, promoting efficiency and consistency in the resolution of common issues.
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