On July 17, 2008, Chief Magistrate Alma C. Chasez issued a Final Judgment and Order and Reasons approving the settlement in the class action case. To view a copy of the Court's Final Judgment and Order and Reasons, please click here.

On December 14, 2007, the Court entered an Order “to disallow any claim filed after the deadline which was established.” For a Proof of Claim to be timely, it had to be received by the Claims Administrator on or before August 2, 2007. The Court has disallowed any claims received after that deadline. To view the court's order, click on Court Order of December 14, 2007, or click on Case Documents. You may also view the Court’s December 14, 2007 Order, which is Document No. 173, Docket No. 00-1246, at the Clerk’s Office, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, 500 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, or on-line at pacer.psc.uscourts.gov.

We are unable to provide any further assistance to anyone who has filed an untimely claim.

Meanwhile, it is very important that you keep the Claims Administrator advised of any change of address. Please do so in writing and send to:

Please do not call the court directly with questions about the settlement. Thank you for your continued patience in this matter.