$55M Michigan State Unemployment Class Action Settlement

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Claim Form Deadline: November 4, 2024
Payout: Varies
Proof Required: Yes

What is the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Improper Collections Class Action?
A $55 million class action settlement has been reached with the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) regarding allegations of improper collection practices. The lawsuit, Kellie Saunders v. State of Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency, claims that UIA collected funds from claimants through various improper methods, including during the pendency of a timely protest or appeal. The lawsuit was initiated after claimants encountered issues such as being unable to access services to file a protest or appeal, or having their protests or appeals not processed in a timely manner or deleted. Although the UIA denies any wrongdoing, it has agreed to settle the case.

The UIA is the state agency responsible for managing unemployment benefits in Michigan. The settlement addresses claims that the UIA engaged in improper collection activities related to unemployment insurance claims filed between March 1, 2020, and April 25, 2024.

How Do I Qualify for a Payout?
To be eligible for a payout, you must be a member of the settlement class, which includes individuals from whom the UIA collected money under the following conditions:

  • While a timely protest or appeal, or a late protest or appeal with valid reasons, was pending.
  • After a claimant attempted to protest or appeal but was unable to access the necessary services.
  • After a protest or appeal was submitted but not processed in a timely manner, never processed, or subsequently deleted.

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How Much Can I Get?
Eligible claimants may receive one or both of the following benefits:

  • Reimbursement of Amounts Collected: Class members who certify their eligibility can recover a share from the Net Common Fund based on their Common Fund award points. Each dollar collected by the UIA and not refunded earns one Common Fund award point.
  • Enhanced Award: Claimants may be eligible for an enhanced award if they can certify certain enhanced award factors and provide the necessary documentation.

How Do I File a Claim?
To file a claim, follow these steps:

  1. Obtain a Claim Form from the Important Case Documents section on the official Michigan unemployment class action settlement website (linked below).
  2. Read the instructions on the Claim Form carefully.
  3. Complete the Claim Form and provide the required documentation, if applicable.
  4. Submit the Claim Form as directed.

For more information or to submit a claim, visit the settlement website.

Claim Form Website: BwClassActions.com

Please be aware that your claim form will be rejected if it contains fraudulent information. By submitting your information and your sworn statement of its accuracy, you are agreeing to do so under penalty of perjury. Submitting false information not only jeopardizes your claim but also affects others who are genuinely eligible for the settlement. If you are uncertain about your eligibility for this class action settlement, please visit the class action administrator’s website for more information. Note that NoProofClassActions.org participates in the Amazon affiliate advertising program, and this post may include affiliate links, which could result in us earning a commission if you make a purchase through those links.