Plain-English guides.
How class actions work, how to file, what proof you need, and how to spot scams.
- How Class Action Settlements Work
A plain-English guide to how US consumer class action settlements are created, approved, and paid out.
- How to File a Class Action Claim
Step-by-step instructions for finding the official claim form, checking eligibility, and submitting before the deadline.
- Proof of Purchase in Class Actions
When you need receipts, when a sworn attestation is enough, and how no-proof tiers work in consumer settlements.
- How Long Until You Get Your Settlement Check?
Typical timelines from claim deadline to payment, and why some cases take longer than others.
- How to Spot Class Action Scams
Verify settlement notices, avoid fee scams, and confirm you are on the real administrator website.
- Data Breach Class Action Settlements
How privacy and data-breach settlements work, typical payouts, and where to find open cases.
- Are Class Action Settlements Taxable?
When IRS reporting applies, Form 1099 expectations, and how consumer settlement payouts are usually treated.
- How to Check If You Qualify for a Class Action
Step-by-step checklist for reading eligibility criteria, class periods, and proof requirements before filing.
- Employment & Wage Theft Class Action Settlements
How FLSA and state wage-hour class actions work, typical eligibility, and where to find open employment settlements.
- TCPA Robocall & Text Message Settlement Claims
How Telephone Consumer Protection Act class actions work and how to claim compensation for unwanted calls or texts.
- What Is a Settlement Administrator?
Who runs class action claim websites, how to verify they're legitimate, and what administrators do after you file.
- Class Action vs Mass Tort: What's the Difference?
How consumer class action settlements differ from mass tort litigation and which type of case you may encounter.
- Do You Need a Lawyer to File a Class Action Claim?
When you can file a consumer class action claim yourself and when to consult an attorney.
- How Much Money Can You Get From a Class Action?
Typical payout ranges, pro rata reductions, and what maximum advertised amounts really mean.