CLASS ACTION FAIRNESS ACT (CAFA)

The Class Action Fairness Act (CAFA) affects many aspects of class action lawsuits.  Class Action Administration President Matthew Pohl has written an article analyzing CAFA's impact on class administration.  Request your free copy of this article.

Below is a description of Class Action Administration's CAFA services.

Notice of proposed settlement to the appropriate officials

Class actions governed by CAFA have a required notice process.  When the parties file the proposed settlement with the court, the defendants are required to provide copies of various case documents to the appropriate federal and state officials within 10 days.  This process is in addition to the normal notice of class members.

CAA's CAFA Official Notification^SM services manage this process for you.  Simply provide CAA with the necessary documents, and with our proprietary CAFA database we will identify the appropriate officials and mail the documents to them.  The mailing will include the CAFA-mandated analysis of each state's estimated proportion of class members and benefits.  We will then provide you with certified documentation of the notification effort.

Venue Analysis

Choosing the proper venue for a class action case is more complex under CAFA.  Early discovery must be made regarding the demographics of the class members in order to determine which venue is appropriate.  CAA has the analytical experience to assist the parties with this discovery.

Contact us to learn more about how CAA can assist you with your next CAFA notification and settlement administration.