By Anthony M. Christina, Esq. and James Spencer
If you have searched online for information about a class action lawsuit or settlement, you have probably come across a variety of websites promising to help you file a claim. Many of these are “Claim Aggregator” websites. While these sites can be helpful, it is worth understanding how they work and why Claim Magic is different.
What Are Claim Aggregators?
Claim Aggregator websites typically advertise existing class action settlements and offer to help individuals file their claims. These sites are third-party companies that act as intermediaries, pooling claims from multiple individuals and then charging a fee, often as a percentage of the value of your claim. While Claim Aggregator websites can be a convenient way to find out about settlements you may have missed, there are three key points worth knowing before you use one.
- They are often not affiliated with lawyers or parties to the settlement. Claim Aggregator websites often do not represent class members. Instead, many work to pool claims and then charge you a filing fee. What most people DO NOT realize is that Claim Aggregator websites charge for a service you can otherwise access for free by directly contacting the settlement’s court-appointed lawyers or its administrator.
- Every class action settlement has a website that will let you file your claims for free. Examples include the Google Assistant Privacy Litigation and Period Tracker Data Privacy Litigation. These verified sites, which are approved by a court and set up directly by the attorneys who litigated the case (i.e., “class counsel”), are designed to be straightforward and easy to use. If you ever need assistance, you can contact the administrator or the lawyers directly, free of charge. While third-party aggregators make it sound like you are filing a claim for payment from the settlement directly, they are just middlemen charging a fee.
- They overstate the potential settlement payment. This is done purposefully to entice you to file claims through them for an overstated claim amount or to “opt out” of a settlement—and exclude yourself from receiving the benefits entirely—in order to pursue individual claims with different lawyers. For example, below is a real landing page by an aggregator site that was cited in the Lopez v. Apple, Inc. case, advertising up to $100,000 per claim! No. 4:19-cv-04577, ECF No. 361-1 (N.D. Cal.).
So, What Is Claim Magic?
Claim Magic is something different entirely. Rather than aggregating existing settlements from other firms, Claim Magic is a case management platform that Lowey Dannenberg, P.C. — a nationally recognized law firm with nearly 60 years of experience and billions of dollars recovered for clients — uses to represent its clients.
When you sign up for a case on Claim Magic, you are retaining actual attorneys to pursue your claims on your behalf. Every matter on the platform — whether it is a mass arbitration or a class action investigation — is handled directly by a dedicated legal team whose job it is to protect your rights.
Here is what that means for you in practice:
It is free to check your eligibility. There is no cost to find out whether you qualify for any of our active class action or mass arbitration investigations.
You are represented by real attorneys. For our class action or mass arbitration investigations, each case is handled under the attorney-client relationship, with all the protections that come with it.
You can be paid directly on the platform. When a case ultimately resolves, eligible clients can receive their recovery directly through Claim Magic — no checks in the mail, no delays, no hidden fees.
You have access to real support. Claim Magic is designed with the user experience in mind. Claim Magic offers multiple communication channels so you can connect directly with the attorneys and staff at Lowey Dannenberg, P.C. to get answers to your questions.
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The Bottom Line
There is no shortage of websites offering to help you navigate the legal system. The most important questions to ask are: who is actually behind the platform, and are they working in your best interest?
With Claim Magic, the answer is straightforward. Here at Lowey Dannenberg, P.C., we believe the legal process should be accessible to everyone — and we are committed to making that a reality for our clients.
If you would like to learn more about the active cases on Claim Magic or check your eligibility, please visit us at claimmagic.com or reach out at info@claimmagic.com.
About the Authors
Anthony M. Christina is a Senior Associate at Lowey Dannenberg, P.C., and a member of the firm’s Mass Arbitration Practice. He has extensive experience in data privacy, data breach, and consumer protection litigation.
James Spencer is the Digital Marketing Manager at Lowey Dannenberg, P.C., where he oversees the firm's marketing efforts, including digital strategy, brand growth, lead generation, and advertising.
