Law360, New York (June 2, 2014, 3:26 PM EDT) -- Class actions continue to be an area of significant risk for many companies, particularly in the automotive industry with spikes in class actions often following closely on the heels of recall announcements. These class actions tend to involve large numbers of class members and can lead to astronomical damages figures, even when the case is settled on favorable terms. In addition to the financial burden, class actions can also place the company's brand and reputation at risk. With potential exposure so high, automakers should consider every available tool for managing class action liability. One such option may be making the class representative an offer of judgment under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 68, thereby mooting the case....