Lanchester class action settlement against WaMu Chase bank?

[gilleabart]

In my last bank statement from Chase, there's a notice of a class action settlement against WaMu (now owned by Chase).

The notice says I have a certain period of time to either object to the settlement or exclude myself from it, or else be bound by the terms of the settlement. Apparently, if I exclude myself, I then have the option of suing Chase myself, on the same grounds. Of course, I have no money to hire my own attorney, but I suppose I could file a lawsuit on my own if I were likely to benefit from it...

Does anyone know how this sort of thing works? Is there any way I could personally benefit from this?

Here is a link to a brief description of the settlement: www.LanchesterClassActionSettlement .com

[ruddy]

I am not a big fan of class action suits. The lawyers make millions, while the members of the class might get a $100 coupon or some such. It is difficult to find a lawyer who will take on a case on 'spec,' or speculation. Successful suits are few and far between, and believe me, Chase has much deeper pockets than you, and their staff of lawyers will drown you in paperwork. I just steer clear of lawsuits.