Because of their complexity, the administration of class-action claims involves management of extensive amounts of data and scrupulous attention to detail. DM&A has handled cases with class members numbering in the hundreds of thousands and settlement values in the tens of millions of dollars. While the time required to process and distribute proceeds of class-action litigation can be lengthy, accuracy is paramount.

Administrative duties that DM&A performs include developing and maintaining a database of class members. We then follow agreed-upon class notification procedures, including publication of notices in various media, such as newspapers and the Internet, as well as processing mass mailings to members of the class.

Throughout the process, DM&A interacts with claimants, including answering their inquiries and assisting them in resolving incomplete or rejected claim applications. We assist in the design and distribution of claim forms to class members, which are subsequently validated according to established procedures. We then compute the appropriate settlement amount for each class member based upon the criteria established in the particular case. Finally, we oversee distribution and ensure that all tax and other legal forms are prepared and filed as necessary. Throughout the process, we provide reports on the status of the project to the court and other interested parties as required.

Clients of DM&A for class-action claims administration services have included various attorneys for the class, as well as court-appointed referees. A list of representative clients can be provided upon request

Wesley Nutten and Eric Lietzow are highly experienced in providing class notice and claims administration services in class-action matters.

To view our Class Action Claims Administration website, visit www.dmaclassaction.com.