Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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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

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.

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.

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.

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.