Class actions are lawsuits brought by a representative member(s) of a large group of persons on behalf of all the members of the group who have suffered identical or similar harm for which the same defendant may be liable -- such as a defective product class action against a manufacturer or an employment discrimination class action against a large company.
Manteca is a city in San Joaquin County, California, USA. As of 2009, the city's population was approximately 66,451 and by 2030 it will have over 108,000 residents and brng in 18,000 new jobs.