Protecting the Fund: Fraud Considerations in Class Action Settlement Administration

The rapid rise of fraudulent claims—driven by online filing, electronic payments, AI, and social media—has reshaped settlement administration; diverting resources from those class actions are meant to serve. This panel explores the impact of fraud on settlement design, claims processing, and fund distribution, offering practical strategies to uphold fairness, protect access to justice, and reinforce public trust—core to the Philadelphia Bar Foundation’s mission.

This Justice Matters Forum will be hosted by the Philadelphia Bar Foundation in partnership with JND Legal.