The 3M Combat Arms Earplugs settlement represents one of the largest mass tort resolutions in U.S. history, with over 250,000 claims from military veterans and active-duty service members alleging hearing damage from defective earplugs manufactured between 1999 and 2015. 3M agreed to pay $6.01 billion in August
Monsanto's Roundup weedkiller has generated billions in settlement payments following lawsuits alleging the herbicide caused cancer in users. Bayer has paid approximately $11 billion to settle nearly 100,000 Roundup lawsuits, with roughly 67,000 cases still pending as of 2025. The settlements stem from claims that glyphosate,
Class-action litigation requires specialized legal expertise that combines complex procedural knowledge with the resources to handle large-scale cases. Arizona hosts numerous law firms that represent both plaintiffs and defendants in these multi-party disputes across industries including securities, consumer protection, and employment law. Claims administrators and law firms seeking representation or
Class-action lawsuits in Washington require specialized legal expertise to navigate complex litigation processes and achieve favorable outcomes for large groups of plaintiffs. Washington has 213 class action lawyers practicing across the state, with firms specializing in consumer protection, employment disputes, securities litigation, and mass tort cases. The most effective class-action
Class-action lawsuits require specialized legal expertise to navigate federal court procedures and complex litigation processes. Virginia law prohibits class actions in state courts, making federal court experience essential for attorneys handling these cases. Claims administrators and law firms need skilled partners who understand mass tort litigation and can effectively represent
Traditional paper check distributions in securities fraud class actions create significant delays and administrative burdens for claims administrators and law firms. Digital disbursement platforms now enable settlement payments to reach claimants faster while reducing processing costs by up to 80% compared to traditional methods. Recent data shows that securities class
Data breaches have become increasingly common, with over 1,488 data breach class actions filed in 2024 alone. When these lawsuits result in settlements, claims administrators face the complex task of distributing payments to potentially millions of affected individuals efficiently and securely. Digital disbursement platforms have revolutionized how claims administrators
Consumer privacy class-action settlements have transformed how millions of Americans receive compensation for data breaches and privacy violations. These settlements often involve distributing small amounts to large numbers of claimants, making traditional paper checks costly and inefficient for administrators. Digital disbursement platforms now handle the majority of class-action settlement payments,
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Comprehensive data compiled from FTC research, industry studies, and current settlement analysis Executive Summary Bottom Line Up Front: Claims administration redemption rates vary dramatically by notice method, settlement type, and execution quality, with email notices achieving only 3% average redemption while optimized notice packets can reach 16%. The most successful
Comprehensive data compiled from multiple research sources on digital payment transformation in settlement administration Executive Summary The transition from paper checks to digital payment rails for settlement payouts represents one of the most significant operational improvements available to legal and insurance administrators today. This comprehensive analysis of 50+ statistics reveals
Comprehensive data compiled from multiple research sources on settlement claim rates, administrative costs, and fund distribution patterns Executive Summary Bottom Line Up Front: Despite record-breaking class action settlements totaling $42 billion in 2024, the vast majority of these funds remain unclaimed by entitled class members, with claim rates averaging just