What is a class action settlement, and why might you be owed money?

When a company is accused of harming many customers in the same way, a law firm can file one case on behalf of everyone affected. That case is called a class action.

Most class actions end in a settlement. The company agrees to pay into a fund, usually without admitting fault, and the court oversees how that money is shared.

If you used the product or service during the covered period, you may be a class member. You usually have to file a claim before the deadline to receive your share.

Each settlement has its own website run by an official administrator. Claiming there is always free.