By exploring critical aspects of administration earlier, Rust can help you save time and money later.
There are hundreds of details to consider when planning a class action settlement. As a result, counsel negotiating class action settlement terms may not anticipate issues that may arise when providing notice and distributing settlement benefits, leading to delays and additional costs.
Consult with Rust before the settlement agreement is finalized to avoid unplanned costs and delays. Our class action settlement administration experts can help determine potential claim rates and settlement structures and can determine the most cost-effective methods of notice and distribution.
Services Include:
- Comprehensive, Up-front Planning
- We put together a comprehensive administration and notice plan that accounts for the handling of class member claims, fund distribution and tax issues.
- Advice to Determine Realistic Timelines
- We ensure timelines are reasonable and include adequate time for resending undeliverable notices and claim forms, completion of complex forms by class members, and processing claims and curing deficiencies before distribution.
- Class Member Data Sampling
- Data sampling and planning by our dedicated data team can save money by reducing postage and can prevent negative reaction from class members who may otherwise receive multiple notices.
- Media Notice Planning and Design
- Failure to provide notice in accordance with legal requirements can have far-reaching, expensive consequences. We design media notice plans that reach class members using plain language, meet CAFA requirements and meet quantifiable measures of adequacy.