From Kings to Class Actions: The Untold History of Collective Power and Rising Justice - Hardcover

Troy Ian Hoffman

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1637634358 ISBN 13: 9781637634356

Publisher: Forefront Books, 2026

Synopsis

"The Pastor sued his congregation, and they sued him back!"

From Kings to Class Actions takes us on fascinating historical journey about group representation lawsuits, which includes challenged evil barons, business savvy pirates, an American Revolutionary War hero, turn of the century labor wars, civil rights struggles, among more.

Troy Ian Hoffman, a class action administration industry leading innovator and longtime history buff, nineteen short stories offer context of the times of these seminal cases, along with intrigue about the people, places, and controversies to provide in layman’s terms how the class action process we all witness today evolved over many centuries that now protect everyone’s rights.

From Hoffman’s unique vantage point as an industry insider, he tells us of:

• King James’ efforts to balance the law against equity principles;
• ‘Ben Hur’s’ odd impact on class actions;
• Thurgood Marshall’s crusade challenging racial discrimination;
• Modern technology, data security, artificial intelligence, and future class actions.

From Kings to Class Actions provides practical, understandable, and enjoyable insights into how the class action process developed to this day to provide mass justice, fairness, and has empowered a few to represent the many.

About this title

About the Author

Troy Ian Hoffman is a visionary business architect, seasoned investor, and accomplished entrepreneur with a lifelong commitment to empowering others. His entrepreneurial journey began at just 12 years old, laying the groundwork for a career shaped by innovation and leadership. Over the years, Troy has founded and scaled multiple successful companies, all with the singular goal of creating lasting, positive impact.

In 2003, Troy pioneered the creation of a class action division within a nationally renowned third party bankruptcy administration firm. Four years later, he founded Simpluris, Inc., which has grown into one of the world’s leading class action and mass action administration companies. Although he has since moved on from Simpluris, Troy remains deeply passionate about group litigation and the essential balance of power between corporations, government, and private citizens.

Today, Troy’s latest venture, FNDRS.IO, represents the pinnacle of his entrepreneurial vision. Partnering with elite entrepreneurs globally, he helps business owners and founders scale their companies and achieve successful exits. As an investor and founder of multiple funds across diverse regions, Troy shares his extensive expertise with entrepreneurs worldwide.

Through his leadership and ventures, Troy Hoffman continues to be a trusted guide, inspiring entrepreneurs to navigate their journeys with confidence, purpose, and success.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forefront Books
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1637634358
• ISBN 13: 9781637634356
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 288