Guide
What Is a Settlement Administrator?
Who runs class action claim websites, how to verify they're legitimate, and what administrators do after you file.
Court-appointed neutral parties
When a class action settles, the court appoints a settlement administrator — often a claims processing firm — to publish notices, accept claim forms, verify eligibility, and distribute payments.
How to verify the real site
Legitimate administrators use dedicated domains linked from court filings. Cross-check URLs on our directory, the court docket, or the notice you received by mail or email. Never pay a fee to file.
After you submit a claim
Administrators review submissions, hold fairness hearings, and mail checks or direct deposits after court approval. Processing can take months; status updates appear on the administrator's site.
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Common questions
- No. We link to official administrators but do not process claims or collect personal claim data.