
How does a class action lawsuit settlement work?
Class action lawsuits are designed to hold companies accountable for misleading and deceiving their customers. When a case settles, the attorneys who handled the case will collect a percentage of the settlement or receive a fee award separate from the settlement.
Where can I find a list of current class action lawsuits?
At ClassAction.org, part of our mission is to break some myths about class action lawsuits and to provide insight into what actually goes into the filing – and resolution of – a lawsuit. To view a list of current lawsuits and investigations, click here. Required?
How much unclaimed settlement money is left on the table?
Every year, millions of dollars are left on the table in unclaimed settlement funds. In some cases, this is simply because people are unaware of their rights to claim settlement money – or are confused as to what's involved in staking their claims.
Who is covered by the Delta Air Lines settlement?
This settlement covers those who bought domestic airline tickets from Delta, Southwest, United, Continental, or US Airways between July 1, 2011 and December 2017 and between July 1, 2011 and June 14, 2018 from American Airlines. Required? Yes

What happens to money that’s left on the table after a settlement deadline has passed?
The lawyers get paid, and so should you. Don’t leave your money on the table – it could very well be returned to the defendant, leaving little encouragement for big corporations to change their ways.
What does the Dominion National settlement cover?
This settlement covers those whose personal information was stored on Dominion National’s computer network and may have been accessed during a security incident.
How many people were affected by Equifax?
If you are one of the estimated 147 million people affected by the September 2017 Equifax data breach, you may be included in the settlement.
What happens when a class action lawsuit settles?
When a class action lawsuit settles, people who could collect part of the settlement may receive a letter in the mail or an e-mail that contains instructions on how to claim their money or refunds. In some cases, however, attorneys working on the case have no way of gathering the contact information of people who could claim part of a final settlement.
Why are millions of dollars left on the table?
In some cases, this is simply because people are unaware of their rights to claim settlement money – or are confused as to what's involved in staking their claims.
When did Calpers pay for long term care?
This settlement covers California residents who purchased a long-term care policy from CalPERS between 1995 and 2004 that included automatic inflation protection benefits.
When did Hyatt settle fingerprints?
This settlement covers current and former Hyatt employees who scanned their fingerprint using Hyatt’s timekeeping system as a requirement for employment between October 30, 2012 and December 16, 2018.
