Americans can pocket up to $10,000 in unclaimed money – but they must act quickly to get the money
SOME Americans may be entitled to thousands of dollars in unclaimed money, but time is running out to claim it.
Residents of an area in a southern state should hurry to get their hands on the money, because this opportunity will no longer be available until the end of the summer.
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Anyone living in Orange County, Florida, which includes the greater Orlando area, should double-check their eligibility for a direct payment.
The Orange County Clerk of Court saidThe company’s website states that some checks sent to area residents were never cashed..
Officials said the uncashed checks may have been due to a resident moving from their previous address and not leaving a forwarding address.
Or the check was simply forgotten.
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The Orange County Clerk of Court compiled the list of uncashed checks to ensure the money was properly distributed.
Through the portal, recipients can easily search for their names and find their checks.
The checks belong to individuals, businesses and organizations in Orange County.
The amounts range from just eight cents to $10,000.
Do it quickly
Anyone who believes they are owed money must go to the Orange County Clerk of Court website by September 1, 2024, search for their name and claim the money.
Residents who do not see their name on the list but still believe they are entitled to something can also submit a request within the deadline.
Any checks not cashed after Sept. 1 “will be forfeited and deposited into the Clerk of Court’s Fines and Forfeiture Fund,” according to the Orange County Clerk of Court’s website.
If you have any further questions, please call the clerk’s office at 407-836-2200.
Many more Americans could be eligible to receive compensation this summer from several class action lawsuits whose settlement amounts were only recently agreed upon.
Some well-known retailers and companies across the country agreed to settlements with large compensation payments for those directly affected.
What is a class action settlement agreement?
Class action lawsuits provide an opportunity for groups of people or “classes” to join together in court.
These lawsuits are often filed by one or more individuals who allege that a corporation or other entity has wronged a large group of people.
When a lawsuit becomes a class action, it extends to all “class members,” or people who may have complaints similar to those of the plaintiffs.
Companies often settle class action lawsuits by offering payments to members of the class, who typically waive their right to pursue further legal action by accepting money.
These settlement agreements often include statements from the defendant denying any wrongdoing. Companies tend to settle class action lawsuits to avoid the cost of further litigation.
Environmental pollution, discrimination or misleading advertising are just a few examples of what can lead to a class action lawsuit against a company.
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Due to alleged overpayments, Costco is paying its customers one-time distributions from a pot of $3.875 million.
U-Haul also came under fire after a data theft, which led to a $5 million settlement and a $100 payout.
Also Cash App sends $2,500 to some customers affected by a data breach with a $15 million settlement.
But that’s not all: some banks and technology companies have also paid out cash to their customers this year following lawsuits.
Apple has distributed $395 checks from a $50 million settlement.
Bank of America is also sending checks from a $21 million settlement.
