Assess claims against the settlement's distribution method
Key facts
- Human involvement
- YellowClose supervision
- How AI is used
- Compare each claim form with the class definition and the distribution method in the settlement papers, and flag claims that fall outside either.
- What the lawyer must review
- Rule 23(e)(2) allows approval of a binding settlement only after a hearing and only on a finding that it is fair, reasonable and adequate. One matter is whether the relief is adequate taking into account the effectiveness of the proposed method of distributing relief, including the method of processing class-member claims. You decide whether a claim is eligible. You do not treat a match by the tool as the court's finding.
- Written for / version
- United States versionUS
Who does what
| Role | What they do |
|---|---|
| Assistance | Potential support includes identifying points for review. Confirm the tool’s capability and permitted scope. |
| Lawyer | Set the scope, supervise the work closely, verify every part relied on, resolve omissions and exceptions, and approve the exact output. |
Checklist
- Confirm that the wording reflects the client’s instructions and contains no unintended admission, concession or commitment. Check the recipient and tone.
- Confirm the output against the client’s instructions and the complete relevant source material, including omissions or contradictions.
- Resolve exceptions and record the responsible lawyer’s approval of the exact output and intended use.