In 2008, several hundred people became ill and a number of them died as the result of an outbreak of the Listeria bacteria. The illnesses were traced to the consumption of deli meats that were produced from a single processing plant operated by MegaMeats Inc.Those most affected by the bacteria were the elderly, the very young, and those who were already ill. Is this an appropriate situation for a class action lawsuit? What do the victims have in common? How are their claims different? What process must be followed? How should MegaMeats deal with these claims?