The Jerusalem District Court recently dismissed a request to approve a class action lawsuit concerning delivery delays in a real estate project. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of hundreds of buyers of discounted housing in a project initiated by a subsidiary of Aka Real Estate, sought compensation without proof of damage under the Sale Law. The court ruled that a class action was not an appropriate method for this type of claim, leaving buyers the option to pursue individual or group actions, but not class actions. This decision has drawn criticism, with some questioning the impartiality of the judgment and suggesting possible links between the judge and the involved developer. Buyers, who have received significant financial assistance from the state, are encouraged to consider other legal avenues for seeking redress.
