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Anonymous:
Ryan is not the lead plantiff in the class action.  However his story mirrors that of the lead plantiff's.  Ryan is out there to attract attention to this topic so that the lead plantiff's story will have already been heard.  This way the story of the lead plantiff will have not been compromised.   This is an attempt to make possible jurors aware of the subject matter and yet not compromise the validity of the lead.

Anonymous:
I heard that Ryan is "not" the lead plaintiff and like the Mscaution stated, he is only a potential plaintiff. When I talked to the law firm they told me they will tell us
"if" and when they will represent me. Ryan may not even be in the running, but in his head he thinks he is much more. I am sure he is a victim but truthfully, his big publicity stunts are more for his own attention IMHO then anything else. Dont misunderstand, there is a lawsuit being filed, but we will wait and see who is listed. I did hear they have almost 500 potential plaintiffs! I just hope they take my case.

Anonymous:
500 plaintiffs?  All kids, or are their parents listed as plaintffs as well?  Also, would someone please explain the significance of naming a "lead plaintiff" and what the qualifications are?  As for the comments regarding Ryan F., I tend to agree that his P.R. stunts have weakened, not
strengthened, his credibility.  However, he is only 16 years old and is certainly doing his best to live up to the demands of a lot of adults depending upon him to further their own agenda, so rather than criticize him, we should be appreciative and wish him good luck.

Anonymous:
Check out this website about the Firestone Tire class-action settlement being sent to "proposed"  class members. Note that personal injury claims are not involved and that the attorneys are asking for $19 million in fees, costs and expenses.  

http://www.firestonesettlement.com/

Anonymous:
From what I can tell, lead plaintiff seems to simply be the first name on the list.  No real significance.

If they win money, each will get the same share, so it doesn't matter in that sense.

But for the media, it makes them sound like they've got a "key player" -- it answers the viewers or readers question, why this guy out of the 100?

If anyone with any legal training knows otherwise, I'd love to hear it-- from what I've read on civil suits, it's not important, but I'm not an expert.

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