Should I "opt-out" or move forward as a Class Member in a Class action lawsuit?

[tai38]

I worked for a company for a few years in high school and recently received a settlement agreement from someone who sued them. The company settled for a certain amount of money that I am eligible to receive a portion of due to my employment.

The amount I am due is less than $100. Is it more beneficial to simply opt-out and leave the money on the table or to go ahead and receive the money?

I really don't want my name attached to a lawsuit. Will it be public knowledge I was part of the class members?

[darrell]

Opt in and take your blood money.

[tai38]

It obviously isn't worth your while to go after them on your own.

Leaving $100 on the table is a waste of $100.

Because it was a out of court settlement there is no reason to think that the list is going to be made public. And even if it were nobody ever reads those things.

[therron57]

it's almost always to your advantage to be included in the class action, don't opt out.