In 2024, more than 135 claim filing deadlines resulted in cumulated settlements exceeding $5.2 billion. Class action filings in federal courts increased to 222 cases, marking a continued upward trend from the 2022 low of 197. This report offers a comprehensive overview of the key trends, notable settlements, and emerging patterns in the global class action landscape over the past year.
International Settlements grew by 26% and Antitrust Settlements grew by 28% in 2024.
Most Common Challenges in 2024
In 2024, a range of new challenges have emerged for investors, including increased filing costs, concurrent settlement administrations, and the need for detailed documentation, especially in international cases. Additionally, the rise of complexities like atypical loss calculations, identifying foreign transactions, and managing widely held securities highlight the need for more precise tracking, data management, and caution in claims processing.
The administrative challenges that are becoming much more common are:
International Exchanges
International Exchanges
Growing involvement in global securities cases requires accurate representation of transactions across diverse jurisdictional requirements.
Widely held security
Widely held security
Increased challenges with extensively held securities require sophisticated data management and quality assurance to handle vast amounts of information.
Additional filing costs
Additional filing costs
Increased participation in opt-in litigations has led to higher costs and administrative demands, especially in complex multi-party lawsuits.
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