If the interests of the class are not in full harmony with those of the named plaintiff, he or she cannot maintain a class action on behalf of the class. Associated Master Barbers, Local No. 115 v. Journeyman Barbers, Local No. 205, 132 Colo. 52, 55, 285 P.2d 599, 601 (1955). Likewise, a named plaintiff is not a proper class representative if a major focus of the litigation likely will involve an arguable defense peculiar to the named plaintiff or a small subclass.

1985). If the interests of the class "are not in full harmony with the plaintiff[s]'," Darnall and Coberly cannot maintain a class action on behalf of the class. Associated Master Barbers, Local 115 v. Journeyman Barbers, Local 205, 132 Colo. 52, 285 P.2d 599 (1955) (emphasis added). See C.R.C.P. 23(a).