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CASH-STRAPPED Americans can claim their share from a settlement worth a whopping $55 million.
The payments are linked to unemployment insurance cases in Michigan.
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A lawsuit claimed chiefs at the State of Michigan Unemployment Agency collected money while appeals were pending, according to Top Class Actions.
They believe these collections should have been paused until after appeals were resolved.
The State of Michigan Unemployment Agency has not admitted any wrongdoing.
Americans who tried to appeal a verdict but were blocked from accessing services could also be in line for cash.
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It also affects those who filed appeals that were not processed.
Claimants must show proof when they apply for the payment.
They don’t have to show a bank account statement but must provide evidence that they entered bankruptcy, suffered eviction, or had their car repossessed.
It’s unknown how much each applicant will receive but the total settlement is $55 million.
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Americans don’t face an immediate rush to submit claims as the filing deadline is November 4.
November 4 is also the date for Americans to exclude themselves from the settlement or object to the entire case.
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Only those who think they’re eligible for the payment can object to the settlement.
An approval hearing has been slated for March 20, 2025.
However, Americans have been urged to remain patient throughout the process.
Legal experts have warned that appeals could end up stalling the case.
What's a class-action settlement?
Class action lawsuits offer groups of people, or 'classes,' a way to band together in court.
These suits are often brought by one or a few people who allege a company or other entity has wronged a large group of people.
When a suit becomes a class action, it extends to all "class members," or people who may have similar complaints to those who filed the suit.
Companies often settle class actions - offering payment to class members who typically waive their right to pursue further legal action by accepting money.
These payout agreements frequently include statements by the defendant denying wrongdoing. Companies tend to settle class actions to avoid the costs of further litigation.
Pollution, discrimination, or false advertising are a few examples of what can land a class action on a company's doorstep.
It could take up to a year for appeals to be resolved, per the settlement terms.
Officials have warned those who don’t qualify under the terms not to file a claim.
Meanwhile, Costco shoppers who buy Kirkland items have just weeks to apply for a one-time payment worth $55.90.
Unlike the Michigan unemployment insurance settlement, customers don't need to show a receipt.
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The settlement affects those who bought Kirkland's Signature Moist Flushable Wipes.
Costco chiefs denied wrongdoing but resolved claims via the $2 million settlement.