Question 1

What do you provide as part of your Settlement Recovery Service?

Accepted Answer

If you choose to engage MCAG for our Settlement Recovery Service, we will: 
Provide guidance and assistance in retrieving the applicable documentation and information,
Prepare any required forms and ensure an accurate and timely claim submission,
Work with settlement administrators to reconcile and distribute the appropriate recovery under the terms of the settlements, and
Find future settlement opportunities applicable to your organization.

Question 2

Do you provide legal advice?

Accepted Answer

No. We do not practice law so we don't provide legal counsel.  We are not an attorney, class counsel or claims administrator.  MCAG is a class action settlement expert, we handle all of the settlement administration details including preparing and submitting any required documentation and claim forms. We also work with settlement administrators to reconcile and distribute appropriate recoveries under the terms of the settlements. If you want legal advice or legal services, you should contact class counsel or an attorney of your choosing.

Question 3

What makes you different from other settlement recovery consultants?

Accepted Answer

Since 2003, MCAG has provided services for dozens of class action settlements. We are extremely familiar with the process of preparing, submitting, tracking and reconciling claims for our clients. In addition, we work effectively and successfully with the nation’s preeminent class action litigators and settlement administrators.

Our approach to settlements recovery is both strategic and data driven. Whenever possible, MCAG uses data, often provided by our partners and trusted vendors of our clients, to increase client recoveries.

MCAG has partnered with many of the nation’s largest healthcare IT companies, payment card processors and acquirers, as well as select law firms and consultants. Through these relationships, we have unrivaled expertise as well as access to relevant data for more than 6 million businesses.

We provide dedicated account management for all recovery services. Our “turn-key” operation for businesses helps them to recover the maximum available to them under settlements, and other programs. MCAG does all the data analysis, forms preparation and filing, and the reconciliation and distribution of recoveries.

We have distributed hundreds of millions in cash to clients through our recovery services. In most cases, MCAG has greatly improved client recoveries under settlements, exceeding what a client would have received using their own efforts.

MCAG is committed to continuously identifying and implementing innovative approaches and tools to help deliver and enhance the settlement recovery process for our clients.

We are making a significant investment in innovations that enhance our research quality and ultimately enrich the client experience.

Question 4

What are some examples of past settlements you have pursued for your clients?

Accepted Answer

Some notable past settlements include:
Washington State LCD Antitrust Indirect Purchaser Settlement
Illinois State LCD Antitrust Indirect Purchaser Settlement
Polyurethane Foam Antitrust Indirect Purchaser Settlement
Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Indirect Purchaser Settlement
US Foodservice Pricing Litigation Settlement
Hypodermic Antitrust Settlement
Plasma-Protein Derivative Therapy Settlement
DRAM Settlement
Deepwater Horizon Settlement
Oxford NY and NJ Class Action Settlements
United Health Care Ingenix Settlement
Anthem/Wellpoint Settlement
BlueCross/Highmark/Cap Settlement
Healthnet Settlement
Wellbutrin SR TPP Settlement

Question 5

Can we file for recovery from a class action settlement on our own?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. You do not have to engage our services or any other third-party claim filing firm to obtain a recovery. You can prepare and file your own settlement claim. However, thousands of companies have engaged MCAG so they can focus on their core business while our team of class action settlement experts monitor and manage the process on their behalf.

Question 6

How much does your service cost?

Accepted Answer

MCAG only works on a contingent fee basis when providing recovery services for clients. You avoid upfront fees and enjoy the comfort of knowing that our motivation is in harmony with your needs and expectations.

Question 7

Okay, I'm interested. What's next?

Accepted Answer

Click Here and enter your access code, then you may complete our registration form.  The access code can be found on a communication from MCAG or one of our strategic partners.  If you have not received an access code or are not yet ready to register, complete our contact form or use our chat window and an MCAG representative will contact you shortly.

Question 8

What are some examples of past settlements you have pursued for your clients?

Accepted Answer

Credit Card Processing
Visa Mastercard — $5.54 billion
Discover—$1.2 billion

Financial
FOREX — $2.3 billion
 
LIBOR OTC — $898 million
ISDAfix — $504.5 million
Euribor — $491.5 million
 
Food Industry
 Butter & Cheese Direct Purchaser — $220 million
Broiler Chicken Commercial Resellers — $145.15 million
Tuna Direct Purchaser — $51.65 million
 
Healthcare
Acute Care Hospital Opioids — $651 million
Blue Cross Blue Shield Provider — $2.8 billion
Blue Cross Blue Shield Subscriber — $2.67 billion
Sutter Health —$575 million
Philips Respironics CPAP — $501.5 million
United Healthcare Ingenix—$350 million
Third-Party Payor Opioid Distributor — $300 million
 
Pharmaceutical
EpiPen —$540 million
McKesson AWP— $350 million
Neurontin— $325 million
Cipro —$308 million
Xyrem— $198.4 million
Ranbaxy $145 million
Lovenox —$120 million
Lidoderm— $104.75 million
Walgreens Prescription Savings Club — $100 million
 
Product
BP Gulf Oil Spill— $9 billion
Automotive Parts-Fleet $1.2 billion
CRT Indirect —$576.75 million
Containerboard $354 million
DRAM —$310 million
US Foods — $297 million
Optical Disk Drive Indirect—$205 million
Polyurethane Foam Indirect $151.25 million
Dealer Management Systems — $129.5 million

Question 9

What is MCAG?

Accepted Answer

MCAG is a third-party settlement filing and recovery service that helps organizations identify, file, and recover funds from class action settlements. We monitor settlement opportunities, evaluate eligibility, prepare and submit claims, work directly with settlement administrators, and support claims through the review, audit, and payment process. Our goal is to simplify settlement participation and help clients recover funds they may otherwise miss.

We don’t file into every available settlement — only those we determine will provide meaningful benefit and reliable recovery for our clients.

Question 10

What types of settlements does MCAG file into on behalf of its clients?

Accepted Answer

MCAG helps businesses, healthcare organizations, government entities, nonprofits, and other institutions recover funds from class action and antitrust settlements involving products and services they purchase in the normal course of business.\

Product – Settlements involving products purchased by businesses, such as food, construction materials, industrial supplies, and manufacturing inputs.
Healthcare – Settlements involving healthcare providers, insurers, reimbursement practices, and healthcare-related services.
Pharma / Benefit Plan – Settlements involving prescription drugs, pharmaceutical manufacturers, PBMs, and employee health benefit plans.
Financial – Settlements involving payment cards, merchant fees, banking services, and other financial products.

Question 11

How are claims filed?

Accepted Answer

MCAG's settlement recovery process generally follows these steps:

Step 1: Monitor Settlement Opportunities
MCAG monitors class action settlements and other recovery opportunities across a variety of industries.

Step 2: Settlement Evaluation
MCAG evaluates each settlement to determine its potential value, filing requirements, and whether it may be appropriate for clients.

Step 3: Eligibility Review
MCAG reviews the client's information, class member profile, and available data to determine whether the client may qualify for a settlement.

Step 4: Client Notification & Data Collection
If action is required, MCAG notifies the client and collects any necessary information or supporting documentation.

Step 5: Claim Preparation & Filing
MCAG prepares and submits claims to the Settlement Administrator on the client's behalf.

Step 6: Claim Support & Review
MCAG works with the Settlement Administrator to respond to documentation requests, audits, deficiencies, conflicts, or other claim-related issues.

Step 7: Recovery & Distribution
MCAG monitors claim determinations and distributions, helps ensure recoveries are properly processed, and distributes funds to clients when received.

Question 12

What is MCAG's Settlement Recovery Services or SRS?

Accepted Answer

Settlement Recovery Services (SRS) is MCAG's ongoing settlement monitoring and recovery program. Rather than assisting with a single settlement, SRS provides continuous monitoring of class action settlements and other recovery opportunities that may benefit your organization.
 
Under the program, MCAG identifies potential opportunities, evaluates eligibility, prepares and files claims when appropriate, and manages the recovery process on your behalf. The service is provided on a contingency-fee basis, meaning MCAG is compensated only when recoveries are obtained. For organizations seeking expanded reporting, settlement intelligence, educational resources, and enhanced visibility into emerging opportunities, MCAG RecoveryIQ™ is available as an optional upgrade to SRS for an additional monthly subscription fee.
 
SRS helps organizations:

Stay informed about new settlement and recovery opportunities
Reduce the administrative burden associated with claim filing
Avoid missed filing deadlines and documentation requirements
Maximize potential recoveries
Recover funds that might otherwise go unclaimed
 
Our goal is to make settlement recovery as simple and efficient as possible while helping your organization capture every eligible recovery opportunity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do you provide as part of your Settlement Recovery Service?

Do you provide legal advice?

What makes you different from other settlement recovery consultants?

What are some examples of past settlements you have pursued for your clients?

Can we file for recovery from a class action settlement on our own?

How much does your service cost?

Okay, I'm interested. What's next?

What are some examples of past settlements you have pursued for your clients?

What is MCAG?

What types of settlements does MCAG file into on behalf of its clients?

How are claims filed?

What is MCAG's Settlement Recovery Services or SRS?