Legal Question in Business Law in California

Re: SOL on Settlements in a Class action

It all depends on what the settlement agreement stipulates. Without reviewing the terms of the settlement, I don't think any attorney could give an opinion. You should contact the attorney that you used in that case. Otherwise, we would be happy to help you if you like.

Re: SOL on Settlements in a Class action

This is really a question that should be directed to the attorney that defended the corporate in the class action lawsuit. If this was a voluntary settlement, there was probably a negotiated settlement that was approved by the Court. If the settlement or the court order approved the settlement doesn't specify any type of sunset clause, you may need to bring a motion before the court for instructions on how you wish to proceed. A court-ordered settlement might not necessarily have an expiration date.

Re: SOL on Settlements in a Class action

Contact the attorney that handled the case to start with. If he is no longer available, or you don't want to use him, then you need to spend the time to actually consult with experienced counsel to review the facts, pleadings, court orders, etc. A quick, free, 'wrong' answer could get you in serious trouble by creating a violation of a court order. Contact me if interested in doing this right.