1. We start with a real settlement source
Opportunities may be discovered through settlement administrators, court materials, regulator notices, or other credible leads. A lead is not enough for publication. We look for a primary source that establishes the case and its current terms.
2. We check the facts people need to act
Before publication, the record is reviewed for its status, claim deadline, eligibility language, proof requirement, payment wording, and official source. Missing or uncertain facts are described as unconfirmed instead of being guessed.
- Case or administrator identity
- Current claim status and deadline
- Who may be included
- Whether proof may be required
- How any payment estimate is qualified
- A usable, verified source trail
3. A person reviews it before publication
Imported or automated data is never enough on its own. A listing stays outside the public catalog until its important facts and source trail have been reviewed.
4. We show when it was last checked
Public pages display a last-verified date. When a deadline, status, or other important fact changes, we update the same page. Closed cases normally remain available so people can understand what happened.
Source priority
- Official settlement administrator or court materials
- Government or regulator notices
- Signed orders, notices, and controlling case documents
- Reputable secondary reporting for context, never as a substitute
Where sources conflict, the controlling official material takes priority. TapClaim summaries do not override the official settlement terms.
Estimates and uncertainty
“Up to,” estimated, fixed, and pro rata payments are not the same. We keep those distinctions visible. The amount a person actually receives can depend on the number of valid claims, documentation, court approval, appeals, and deductions allowed by the settlement.
Corrections
If a source changes or we make an error, we update the page rather than quietly creating a duplicate URL. Material correction reports are prioritized and checked against the source record. Learn how to report a correction.