I may have an idea how this 'lead plaintiff' thing got started.
Some time back, I received an email, as did a number of others it was cc'd to, stating we had been chosen as lead plaintiff's in the pending class action. Ryan was on of the people who received this, just judging from the cc list.
So, I'm guessing, if he has the idea he is to be a lead plaintiff, this would be why.
This email did not originate from the firm; and I think possibly was the result of some confusion - but I'm not certain of how much confusion, if any; As I myself am not certain of how all this works.
I agree with those above who say it matters not - A class action will be filed, and as always in such cases, its the law firm that will most profit - and thats fine and dandy with me.
The reason for this action from the point of view of the plaintiffs is primarily to shine a light, on this evil that has been festering hidden for far to long. To get it stopped and penalized to such a degree, no one will be tempted to try and perpetrate such evil again.