Frequently Asked Questions

Max Bazerman, et al. v. American Airlines, Inc.

Case No. 1:17-cv-11297- WGY (D. Mass. 2017)

Frequently Asked Questions

BASIC INFORMATION

1. Why is there a notice?

2. Why did I receive the Notice?

3. What is this case about?

4. Why is there a Class Action?

5. How do I know if I am part of the settlement?

WHO IS PART OF THE SETTLEMENT

6. Who is included in the Settlement?

WHAT YOU MAY GET FROM THE SETTLEMENT

7. What does the Settlement Provide?

8. How do I get a Refund?

9. What happened after I submit a Claim Form?

10. When will I received my payment?

EXCLUDING YOURSELF FROM THE SETTLEMENT

11. How do I get out of the Settlement?

12. If I do not exclude myself, can I sue American for the Incorrect Checked Bag Fees later?

13. If I exclude myself, can I still get a payment?

14. What am I giving up in order to get a Refund?

THE LAYWERS REPRESENTING THE ENTIRE SETTLEMENT CLASS

15. Do I have a Lawyer in the case?

16. How will the lawyers be paid?

OBJECTING TO THE SETTLEMENT

17. How do I tell the Court if I do not like the Settlement?

18. What is the difference between objection and asking to be excluded?

THE COURT’S FAIRNESS HEARING

19. When and where will the Court decide whether to approve the Settlement?

20. Do I have to attend the hearing?

21. May I speak at the hearing?

IF YOU DO NOTHING

22. What happens if I do nothing at all?

GETTING MORE INFORMATION

23. How do I get more information?

24. How do I request a replacement check?