Is a class action suit a civil litigation?

[raleah]

I have a background check and it asks if I am part of a civil litigation suit. I signed up for a class action suit, but am not sure if it is still going on. Would I still be party to a civil litigation?

[coinleain]

There are two VERY wrong answers. To assume that civil litigation does not come up on background checks is inaccurate. Depending on the depth of the background check, they DO check public court records. If you are listed as a party, you WILL show up in the court records. It is best to disclose the cause number and style (ABC Co. vs. DEF Co.) of the lawsuit and a brief description if it asks or gives you the opportunity to explain. Giving this information ahead of time shows honesty. If your name is on ANY pleading or document that is a matter of public record, criminal or civil, a very in depth background check WILL yield results.

[demarco]

You can reference it, because technically it is a civil litigation action and you are a party to it, but it's not relevant to any background check, so you shouldn't worry about anything.

[janyd]

I agree with ?, it wouldn't appear on a background check, and just to give yourself peace of mind, see if it is still pending action as it may no longer be an issue for you to worry about. Good luck1

[favian]

Obviously. There's criminal and civil.

[jorian23]

Yes.