Pull/Opt Out (Lead Plaintiff) from Class Action

Situation:
My girlfriend who was persuaded by her superior and attorneys, signed an agreement to be a lead plaintiff (representative) of a class action lawsuit against an online company in California CA. So now she and her work superior will be the Lead Plaintiffs of the class action (2 Lead Plaintiffs ??).

This could turn into a long arduous case with potential backfire of a sanction given to them by the defendant, although low still not a necessary risk. The hassle imho is not really worth it. Her decision was quite rushed because the superior and attorney wanted to file it the next day. Today after discussing and rethinking it through she does not want to be a Lead Plaintiff anymore, so she sent a notice via email to the attorney. She got a reply saying her name is already filed?

Q:
What can she do to pull out/ opt out of this. She is not trying to terminate the whole thing for them she just doesn't want to be involved. Can she maybe pass the position to someone else who wants it.
The lawyers say its filed but it's been only a day and im sure its not certified by court or approved yet. So I'd be grateful if I can get some advice for my girlfriend please. Thank you.

 

Thank you for the reply, much appreciated. Still curious about some things like,
Why would she be billed is it fair? The work was performed for the other plaintiff and the class members as well. She just doesn't want to be a representative anymore it's not like the attorney is dismissed. If they let her go then she will be billed the hours up until she stops being a plaintiff? Agreement says "can terminate agreement if you give notice" but why billed. The case would still proceed.
Seems strange as she didn't incur much if any cost (they just filed her name and her superior's). If she terminates her agreement to be a plaintiff, will they charge her 10hrs of fees? has been over a day could it run up to thoundsands of dollars that doesn't seem fair.
Thank you so much.

 

Thank you all. I'm just concerned for her. I just want to make sure she decides carefully and be aware of everything. She will discuss the cost of withdrawing and the pros and cons with her lawyer.

I'm a bit confused 14. Is this Sanction given to Plaintiff by Court for the defendant. want to be sure who is the opposing party, the counsel, the client. If I'm not mistaken its plaintiff, defendant, and plaintiff in that order?

14. Sanctions Awarded by Court or Arbitrator. Client acknowledges and understands that in litigated cases, the Court or an arbitrator may award "sanctions" against the opposing party(ies) and/or their attorney(s) for discovery or other abuses. Such sanctions are typically awarded to compensate counsel for extraordinary time and effort in compelling the other side to act or respond appropriately.
Any sanction awarded by the court is the property of Attorneys, and is not considered to be part of recovery by or on behalf of Client. If such an award includes a Cost item, such as a filing fee, then such Cost item will be credited to the Client's bill; if such sanction includes an attorneys' fee fro hours spent that are billable to Client, Attorneys, in their sole discretion may elect to credit part or all of such award to Client's bill; the remainder of any such sanction remains the property of Attorneys.

I've no idea if it's a good idea to stay in or pull out. Appreciate all the advice given thank you.

 

Sorry for not being clear. I stated that I was confused with no.14 agreement. Is the Plaintiff the opposing party? The ones who brought the class action.
The Counsel is the defendant?
Is the no.14 there to say that the Plaintiffs might get a sanction. Or is it trying to say either party might get penalties?
Thank you very much

 

no 14. is one part of the agreement between client and attorney. Just one paragraph about sanctions awarded. Its in the retainer agreement. typed out word for word.
goes like this:

14. Sanctions Awarded by Court or Arbitrator. Client acknowledges and understands that in litigated cases, the Court or an arbitrator may award "sanctions" against the opposing party(ies) and/or their attorney(s) for discovery or other abuses. Such sanctions are typically awarded to compensate counsel for extraordinary time and effort in compelling the other side to act or respond appropriately.
Any sanction awarded by the court is the property of Attorneys, and is not considered to be part of recovery by or on behalf of Client. If such an award includes a Cost item, such as a filing fee, then such Cost item will be credited to the Client's bill; if such sanction includes an attorneys' fee fro hours spent that are billable to Client, Attorneys, in their sole discretion may elect to credit part or all of such award to Client's bill; the remainder of any such sanction remains the property of Attorneys.

sorry for the confusion