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Class action claims

When a settlement covers something your business bought, there may be a claim to file. Someone has to notice it and file before the deadline.

Last updated: 2026-10-26

Who it is for

Businesses that bought equipment, supplies, software or card processing that later became the subject of a class action settlement.

How it works

  • A class action settlement sets aside money for the members of the class and names a settlement administrator.
  • Class members file a claim by the deadline, with proof of what they bought. The administrator decides which claims are paid and how much.
  • A claims provider watches for settlements that match your purchases, gathers the records and files on your behalf.
  • Nothing is settled until the administrator approves a claim.

What to bring to the call

  • Purchase records from the past several years: vendor invoices and card processing statements.
  • Any settlement notices the business has received.
  • Every name the business has operated under.

Questions owners ask

How do I know if my business is part of a class?

Settlement notices describe who is in the class and which purchases it covers. A claims provider can compare those notices with your records.

Is there a deadline?

Yes. Each settlement sets its own claim deadline, and late claims are usually refused.

How is a claims provider paid?

It depends on the provider. Get the fee terms in writing before you sign anything.

Do we have to join the lawsuit?

Class members are generally covered by a settlement unless they opt out. Filing a claim is how a class member asks for its share.

What records help most?

Invoices, statements and contracts that show what the business bought, from whom, and when.

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