Objection

An objection is a formal way for a class member to tell the court that they believe a proposed settlement is unfair, inadequate, or should be changed. Unlike opting out, objecting keeps you in the class.

Objections are considered by the judge before the settlement is finalized. The court weighs them when deciding whether the terms are fair and reasonable to the whole class.

There is usually a deadline and a specific process for filing an objection, described in the official settlement notice. Objecting does not by itself change the terms.