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If you find out you’re a class member in a settlement, that means you’re entitled to benefits of some sort. What you’re able to claim depends on the type of class action settlement and the terms of the deal.
Do all settlements accept claims?
No. In some cases, only injunctive relief is provided and there is no monetary compensation to class members. Injunctive relief means the defendant has agreed to change its behavior in some way, such as improving policies, engaging in a corrective advertising campaign or agreeing not to engage in the problematic behavior over a certain period. These types of settlements typically do not involve claim forms because the settlement benefits are automatically granted to consumers.
Other types of settlements may involve wage or other labor-related claims for current and former employees of a defendant company. Often in these cases, the settlement administrator will use the company’s internal records as documentation for calculating a class member’s award, and the class member will receive their payment without having to take any action — unless they choose to opt out of the settlement.
Most class action settlements that offer compensation often require class members to submit claim forms in order to receive the benefits.
Because every class action settlement is unique, it is important to follow the instructions provided by the settlement administrator. In some cases, claim forms will be mailed directly to class members. In other cases, class members must contact the settlement administrator to obtain a claim form, or file a claim on a settlement website.
Read the instructions carefully
Before you begin filling out the claim form, make sure you read the directions carefully.
Failure to properly fill out the claim form may cause your claim to be denied. Take a look at the claim deadline to ensure the settlement administrator is still accepting claims.
Provide all required information when you submit a claim
Fill out all the required fields and make sure the information you provide is true and accurate. The settlement administrator will rely on the contact information you submit in order to communicate with you. If you submit an incorrect address or phone number, you may not be able to receive the benefits for which you’re entitled.
In addition, some settlements require claimants to submit documentation that supports their claim. Read the instructions carefully to make sure you understand what type of documentation you need to submit in order to receive compensation. You may be asked to provide receipts, invoices, bank statements, serial numbers or other information to support your claim. [Related: Do I Need Proof of Purchase to File a Settlement Claim?]
DO NOT SUBMIT A FALSE CLAIM. If you did not purchase the product or did not use the service covered by the settlement, do not submit a claim. Doing so could put you in legal trouble and negatively affect the award disbursement to qualified class members.
Is it worth it to submit a claim?
Many people are unfamiliar with class action settlements and believe it is too much trouble to submit a claim in order to receive a tiny payout.
They don’t realize it typically only takes a few minutes to submit a claim and that some settlements offer substantial payouts. There’s really nothing to lose by filing a claim.
How do I know if I qualify for settlement benefits?
Keep an eye on your mailbox and email account for notice of any class action settlements, as these forms of communication are popular methods of notifying class members about settlements.
If you receive notice of a settlement, it means that your legal rights are affected by it and you might just be entitled to submit a claim for compensation. Read the notice carefully to find out what steps you need to take to get your settlement benefits.
Class action settlement notices are also frequently posted in newspapers, magazines and online. These notices will often direct you to a settlement website that has lots of information about the settlement, including claim forms, court documents and filing deadlines.
Top Class Actions is an excellent resource to find out about open settlements that are accepting claims. We provide all of the information you need to get connected to settlements that just might offer you significant compensation.
You can also sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest updates about class action lawsuits and settlements.
36 thoughts onHow Do I Submit a Claim for a Class Action Settlement?
I’m looking for information on the class action lawsuit filed around 1997? Against the Department of Children Services. There was not much news about it and I think they wanted to keep it quiet. They basically were found to be Corrupt and almost to the point of being involved in “Human trafficking” involving Children that were being taken away from Good families and sold into adoption… The whole department was replaced from the director on down. This Was in Los Angeles, CA. Between the date’s of 1989 through 1997.
Where can I find information on about this? They kept it Very low profile and I Only know that the now defunct Herald Examinar newspaper was the only one who did a FRONT PAGE ARTICLE. PLEASE ADVISE? PLEASE HELP ME FIND OUT ABOUT THIS, BECAUSE I WAS A VICTIM AND POSSIBLY THE FIRST CASE OF NEGLIGENCE, (THEY STOLE MY CHILDREN, AND SOLD THEM FOR $150,000 EACH), ,I WAS RAILROADED, HAVE NEVER BEEN ARRESTED FOR ANYTHING, DON’T Have a criminal Background, and I fought for my children for 7 years! I Believe I was the first Case in the Corruption of the DCS of California, that started THE WHOLE Corrupt cases. But I was not aware of the lawsuit, it was hidden in small paragraphs in The daily breeze and the LA Time’s newspapers. I Only saw the Herald Examinar newspaper article on the front page of the newspaper and They are no longer in business…
THANK YOU, R. PATTON
saucyroxi@gmail.com
Please email us at Questions@TopClassActions.com. If you can provide a specific case name and number, we can search for information.
Hello my name is Angela Rose I work for Total Marketing Concept for the last 3 weeks the company have been handing out paper checks to all of there employee the direct deposit was cancel on 6/15/2018.
Everyone at this location is attemping to cash there checks an from Wal-Mart , to Axiom Bank all local store Amscott and even there own bank 5th/3 they are turning us away
This has been going on for the last 3 week co-worker and myself would like to get this cor=rected
We offer a submission form on our website for you to fill out if you are seeking class action legal help. Attorneys will then review your submission to determine if you have a case. If they feel you qualify, they will contact you directly. You can submit your information here: https://topclassactions.com/start-a-class-action/.
PLEASE SUBMIT MY CLAM FOR PURIX NATURAL LAUNDRY DETERGENT CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. I USE PURIX ALL THE TIME. IT IS NUMBER ONE ON MY SHOPPING LIST EVERY MONTH.
Here is the TCA article about the Purex class action lawsuit: https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/684716-purex-class-action-lawsuit-challenges-natural-elements-labeling/. The case is still moving through the courts and has not yet reached a settlement. Claim forms are usually not made available to consumers until after a court approved settlement is reached. We recommend you sign up for a free account at TopClassActions.com and follow the case. We will update the article with any major case developments or settlement news! Setting up a free account with Top Class Actions will allow you to receive instant updates on ANY article that you ‘Follow’ on our website. A link to creating an account may be found here: https://topclassactions.com/signup/. You can then ‘Follow’ the article above, and get notified immediately when we post updates!
I am looking for the Class Action against the City of Chicago and Red Light / Speeding Tickets. Can you please help? Thanks!
Here is the most recent TCA article about the Chicago Red Light camera ticket class action lawsuit: https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/348669-chicago-cant-re-adjudicate-traffic-camera-tickets-class-action-says/. The case is still moving through the courts and has not yet reached a settlement. Claim forms are usually not made available to consumers until after a court approved settlement is reached. We recommend you sign up for a free account at TopClassActions.com and follow the case. We will update the article with any major case developments or settlement news! Setting up a free account with Top Class Actions will allow you to receive instant updates on ANY article that you ‘Follow’ on our website. A link to creating an account may be found here: https://topclassactions.com/signup/. You can then ‘Follow’ the article above, and get notified immediately when we post updates!
How do I get a claim form for the Ford Fiesta class action class that was just approved?
The Ford Fiesta/Focus transmission settlement has not yet received preliminary approval from the court. Once the settlement is preliminarily approved, a settlement website will be released. Please keep checking Top Class Actions for updates. We will let our viewers know as soon as the settlement website is up and running and claim forms and instructions are available!
We have a great FREE account feature on our website for viewers. Setting up a free account with Top Class Actions will allow you to receive instant updates on ANY article that you ‘Follow’ on our website. A link to creating an account may be found here: https://topclassactions.com/signup/. You can then ‘Follow’ the article above, and get notified immediately when we post updates! Here’s the Ford article: https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/584601-ford-settles-fiesta-focus-transmission-defect-class-action/. We will update the article as soon as the settlement website is available!
Regarding the ethics of SPS – like so many other people have been shafted by SPS – I fought through Katrina with a forbearance – over the next 12 years of paying on my loan and having a modification I owe more on it than I bought it for – I have not been late on a payment since 2012 and I paid an extra $200 per month – last year when I checked with SPS my remaining principal was about $80,000, this year I owe $122,000 – is there an attorney out there willing to take SPS on in a suit
We offer a submission form on our website for you to fill out if you are seeking class action legal help. Attorneys will then review your submission to determine if you have a case. If they feel you qualify, they will contact you directly. You can submit your information here: https://topclassactions.com/start-a-class-action/.
I am the owner of a 2010 Ford Fusion Se and I had big trouble with my throttle they had a call back on it ,I was driving to work and the car cut off on me right in the middle of the highway . Can I be included in that Law suit Against Ford in regards to this matter ?
Please email us at Questions@TopClassActions.com. We’ll search our archives for pertinent lawsuit or settlement news for you!
I wanted to file a claim on the Blue Diamond Nut Thins but I don’t remember if I submitted one the last time I was on the site. Should I submit the claim. Is there a way I can find out if I already put a claim in?
Thank you for your help!
You should contact the settlement administrators with any questions, and see if they can verify whether or not you’ve submitted a claim. The TCA settlement article has settlement administrator contact information and a link to the settlement website: https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/351844-blue-diamond-almond-breeze-nut-thins-class-action-settlement/. Good luck!
I have a 2000 Ford Expedition with spark plugs that have blown out of the head after changing plugs. So how or why isn’t this covered in the Ford class action? The Expedition is in good shape other than it can’t be driven because of the plug keep blowing our. It is now a yard fixture until I can get a new engine!
We offer a submission form on our website for you to fill out if you are seeking class action legal help. Attorneys will then review your submission to determine if you have a case. If they feel you qualify, they will contact you directly. You can submit your information here: https://topclassactions.com/start-a-class-action/.
I filed a claim for Portfolio Recovery Associates recent 18M settlement that goes to trial on December 5, 2016. I recieved a card in the mail with a claim number and filed online. Do I need to do anything else? It confirmed that it was received.
Thank you for your time
Here is the TCA article with the Portfolio Recovery settlement details and our latest update: https://topclassactions.com/la wsuit-settlements/closed-settl ements/341733-portfolio-recove ry-associates-tcpa-class- action-settlement/. The court granted the settlement final approval on 1/25/17. There is a 30 day period in which appeals can be filed. As of today, there have not been any appeals filed, which is good news! The settlement website states that if no appeals filed, checks will be disbursed by 4/30/17 (recently updated from 3/27/17). Please note that the average payout is $28.00 per claimant. You’ll need to contact the settlement administrator with an questions about the status of your claim. Please keep checking Top Class Actions for updates. We will let our viewers know as soon as we learn that checks are in the mail!
We have a great FREE account feature on our website for viewers. Setting up a free account with Top Class Actions will allow you to receive instant updates on ANY article that you ‘Follow’ on our website. A link to creating an account may be found here: https://topclassactions.com/si gnup/. You can then ‘Follow’ the article above, and get notified immediately when we post updates!