Editorial Policy

At The Class Action Lawsuit, accuracy isn’t optional — it’s essential. We provide information that directly impacts whether people receive money they’re owed. Every listing is researched, verified, and reviewed by our team before publication.

We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. Our goal is to make complex legal information accessible and actionable for everyday consumers.

How We Research Settlements

We don’t aggregate rumors or republish unverified claims. Here’s how every settlement listing is created:

Step 1: Discovery We monitor federal and state court dockets, settlement administrator announcements, and legal news sources daily. When a class action moves toward settlement administration, we begin our review.

Step 2: Document Review Our team reads the actual court documents, including:

• Settlement Agreement
• Class Notice
• Preliminary Approval Order
• Final Approval Order (when available)
• Claim Form and Instructions

Step 3: Verification We cross-reference key details against the official settlement website and administrator portal:

• Eligibility requirements
• Claim deadlines
• Payout amounts and calculations
• Proof requirements
• Settlement fund allocation

Step 4: Human Review Every listing is reviewed by a member of our research team before publication. We verify that all information matches the source documents.

Step 5: Publication and Monitoring After publication, we continue monitoring for updates — deadline extensions, payout distributions, and status changes. Listings are updated as new information becomes available.

Our Sources

We rely on authoritative primary sources. Our hierarchy:

Tier 1 — Primary Sources (Required)

• Official court filings and dockets (PACER, state court systems)
• Settlement administrator websites
• Official settlement websites
• Court-approved Class Notices

Tier 2 — Supporting Sources

• Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announcements
• State Attorney General releases
• Law firm press releases (verified against court documents)

What We Don’t Use

• Social media posts
• Unverified blogs
• Forum speculation
• Press releases without court document verification

Document Hosting

For transparency and permanence, we host copies of key court documents on our listings when available. These include:

• Settlement Agreements
• Class Notices
• Approval Orders

This ensures our readers can verify information directly and protects against external link decay.

Accuracy and Fact-Checking

Given the sensitive nature of legal and financial information, accuracy is our top priority.

What We Verify:

• Claim deadlines (matched against court documents)
• Payout amounts and calculations
• Eligibility criteria
• Proof requirements
• Administrator contact information

No Speculation: We do not publish information about potential settlements or lawsuits until there is verifiable evidence from court filings. We don’t report on rumors or unconfirmed details.

Corrections Policy

We are committed to correcting errors promptly. If a factual error regarding a deadline, payout amount, or eligibility requirement is discovered:

• We will update the listing immediately
• We will note the correction with the date it was made
• Critical corrections (deadline changes, eligibility updates) may be highlighted

Report an Error: If you spot incorrect information, please contact us with the subject line “Correction Request.” We review all submissions within 24 hours.

Editorial Independence

The Class Action Lawsuit is an independent publication. Our editorial decisions are based solely on the accuracy and relevance of information — not outside influence.

Free for Consumers

Browsing settlements, accessing case information, and learning how to file a claim is completely free. We believe everyone deserves to know when they’re owed money.

Use of Technology

To assist our research and ensure comprehensive coverage, our editorial team uses technology tools to:

• Analyze large volumes of legal documents
• Draft initial content outlines
• Monitor court dockets for new cases

However, no content is published without human review. A member of our research team fact-checks all data points, dates, eligibility criteria, and legal claims before publication. Technology assists our process — it does not replace human judgment.

Our Team

The Class Action Lawsuit is maintained by our research team — a group dedicated to tracking U.S. class action lawsuits and settlements. Our team reads court documents daily, verifies information against primary sources, and updates listings as new details emerge.

While our team includes legal expertise, we do not provide legal advice. We’re researchers committed to making legal information accessible to everyone. Learn more about us.

Questions?

If you have questions about our editorial process or want to report an error, contact us.