Equifax doesn't want consumers to get their $125

Re:Equifax doesn't want consumers to get their $125 by mehrdadn on Tuesday September 17, 2019 @12:33PM (#20997138)

I mentioned this myself earlier, but later I noticed 2 huge caveats I hadn't noticed before:

1. If you are a Settlement Class Member, you can object

2. Your objection letter must include: A statement as to whether you intend to appear at the Fairness Hearing

This means you cannot opt out and also object, and you also need to spend $$$ either traveling to the court or finding a lawyer to appear for you.

Not sure how many people are willing to do that.

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Re:Equifax doesn't want consumers to get their $125 by the_watcher on Tuesday September 17, 2019 @01:02PM (#20997462)

The article mentions this, but the court will read all the objections. In reality, this means that a clerk will probably be tasked with reading and summarizing them for the judge, and the judge might read some of the most compelling or a selection of them. While it's probably less impactful than showing up, you can definitely object and exert some influence on the judge's decision.

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