Some lawyers would argue that it should be a class action and get some judge to agree. Most of the families would sign on to the suit because they cannot afford lawyers nor the time off of work to pursue the case. Then the company would settle the class action suit for a pittance and each family would get $1.17.
Sepatate cases can actually be worse for the company. Especially with arbitration. Many arbitration clauses actually require the company to pay for arbitration as the consideration for including the clause.
Some lawyers would argue that it should be a class action and get some judge to agree. Most of the families would sign on to the suit because they cannot afford lawyers nor the time off of work to pursue the case. Then the company would settle the class action suit for a pittance and each family would get $1.17.
Sepatate cases can actually be worse for the company. Especially with arbitration. Many arbitration clauses actually require the company to pay for arbitration as the consideration for including the clause.
And just showing up to court is expensive.