Lot of people want Class Action Well ..
Starting a class action lawsuit — especially against a massive corporation like EA — is no small task, but it can be done if you have legitimate legal grounds. Here’s a no-BS breakdown of what’s needed and what you’re up against:
1. Legal Grounds (The “Why”)
You need a clear legal claim. For EA and NCAA 26, potential claims could include:
Breach of Warranty – they sold a product that doesn’t work as advertised.
Fraud or Misrepresentation – if you can prove they knew it was broken and sold it anyway.
Unfair or Deceptive Business Practices – many state consumer protection laws cover this.
Violation of consumer protection statutes – like California’s Unfair Competition Law (EA is based in California).
2. Lead Plaintiff(s)
You need at least one or a few people (like yourself) willing to serve as lead plaintiffs — basically the face of the lawsuit. This includes:
Showing proof of purchase
Describing the damages (time lost, game crashes, unplayable features, etc.)
Willingness to be involved in the process (even minimally)
3. A Lawyer or Law Firm That Handles Class Actions
You must have a class-action attorney. Find a firm that specializes in:
Consumer protection
Class action lawsuits
Tech or gaming industry (bonus)
Most offer free consultations and don’t charge unless they win (contingency-based).
4. Commonality (The “Class” Part)
Your issue has to be widespread. You’re not suing for your own personal problem — you're representing a class of people affected in the same way.
You’ll need:
Forum threads
Reddit posts
Screenshots
EA support responses
Any mention from EA acknowledging the issue
This helps prove it’s not just you, but potentially thousands of players.
5. Certification
Before it becomes a full-blown class action, a court must certify the class, which requires:
Enough people affected
Similarity of the complaints
Lead plaintiffs who fairly represent the class
That a class action is the best legal route (rather than 10,000+ individual suits)
This part is a legal hurdle, and where a lot of class actions die if not backed by a solid legal team.
6. Damages (The “What You Want”)
You need to outline what the lawsuit is trying to get:
Refunds
Punitive damages (if fraud or deception is proven)
Injunctions (forcing EA to fix the issue or stop selling it)
Realistically, this often ends in a settlement where affected players get like $10-$50 — unless the case is egregious.
7. Filing the Suit
If all the above is in place, the attorney will file the lawsuit in either:
Federal court (most common for class actions, especially if it's across states)
Or state court (if it’s based on a state law)
