Frequently Asked Questions
- Why am I being provided notice of the Settlements and the Stipulation?
- What is this lawsuit about?
- Why is the Class Action a class action, and the Derivative Action a derivative action?
- Why is there a resolution of the Class Action and a partial resolution of the Derivative Action?
- How do I know if I am part of the Class?
- What are the exceptions to being included?
- What do I do if I am still not sure whether I am included?
- What do the Settlements and the Stipulation provide?
- How much will my payment be?
- How will I receive a payment?
- When will I receive my payment?
- What am I giving up by staying in the Class?
- How do I exclude myself from the Settlements and Stipulation?
- If I do not exclude myself, can I sue the Defendants for the same thing later?
- If I exclude myself, can I receive a payment from the Gross Settlement Fund?
- Do I have a lawyer in this case?
- How will the lawyers be paid?
- How do I tell the Court that I do not like the Settlements or the Stipulation?
- What is the difference between objecting and excluding?
- When and where will the Court decide whether to approve the Settlements and the Stipulation?
- Do I have to come to the Settlement Hearing?
- May I speak at the Settlement Hearing?
- What happens if I do nothing at all?
- Are there more details about the Settlements and Stipulation?
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