Start with the case’s current status—not the size of a settlement headline. Our case profiles distinguish closed claims, payment updates, remaining benefits, and proposed settlements. Every profile shows its source and check date.
Browse the case library
Last checked September 24, 2026. This is a selected case library, not a complete or continuously monitored database. No case below is listed as a verified open claim opportunity.
Apple Siri settlement →
Existing claimants: review the reissued-payment deadline.
Claims closed · Residual distribution updateYahoo data breach settlement →
Existing claimants: check whether the residual update applies.
Claims closed · Identity-restoration help remainsEquifax 2017 data breach →
Learn about the remaining restoration benefit.
Claims closed · Historical payment informationZoom privacy settlement →
Identify an older notice and find the administrator.
Proposed settlement · Counsel-reported updateEquifax 2022 credit-score case →
Read the reported proposal and verification limits.
What the status labels mean
| Item | What to know |
|---|---|
| Proposed settlement | A proposal still needs the required court approval. A press release alone does not establish a claim deadline. |
| Claims closed | The published deadline for new claims has passed. An existing claimant may still have a separate payment task. |
| Payment update | A distribution or replacement-payment notice for an identified group. It does not necessarily reopen claims. |
| Remaining benefit | A specific service may remain available after cash claims close. Read its separate conditions. |
Before you act on a notice
- Match the case name, court, and event with your notice. Check whether the settlement notice is legitimate.
- Read the full class definition and exclusions, not just a company name.
- Record claim, exclusion, objection, and payment-expiration dates separately.
- Keep a copy of any submission and confirmation. Do not post claim IDs or private documents publicly.
How we select and check cases
We use reader-provided leads to locate public records and primary sources. A private email or attorney advertisement is a lead, not proof of an open settlement or anyone’s eligibility. Profiles cite administrator websites, government guidance, or clearly labeled counsel announcements. We state what remains unverified.
Dates describe the source at the time checked. We do not provide automatic alerts or promise ongoing monitoring. Later court orders or administrator notices can change the situation. Read the linked source again before relying on a deadline.
A complaint and a lawsuit are different steps
For a billing, refund, or service problem, our consumer complaint guides can help organize your records and identify a complaint destination. Filing a consumer complaint is not the same as filing a court case or a settlement claim. Do not assume one preserves the deadline for another.
Common questions
Do you submit settlement claims?
No. We provide information and links. Claims go to the verified administrator under the applicable instructions.
Does a settlement prove the company broke the law?
Not necessarily. A settlement can resolve disputed allegations without a finding or admission of liability. See the documents for the specific case.
Does receiving an email make me eligible?
No. Match your circumstances to the official class definition and claim requirements. Marketing email is not a court notice.
Keep going
Your next useful guide
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Notice verification guideVerify a settlement notice
Check a settlement email, text, or letter against case records and administrator sources before sharing information or following payment instructions.
Court records guideFind and follow a court case
Find a federal consumer lawsuit with PACER, match case identifiers, and distinguish a complaint, motion, court order, and payment update.
Sources and page information
Sources checked September 24, 2026. These are dated summaries, not live case monitoring. Follow the court’s orders and the administrator’s current instructions. Counsel announcements are identified separately from court and administrator sources.
- Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23 (text hosted by Cornell LII)
- U.S. Courts PACER: Find a Case
- FTC: Refund and Recovery Scams
Prepared with AI assistance. Examples and worksheets are illustrative. This is general information, not legal advice. We do not submit complaints, determine eligibility, or guarantee a result.