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Hello everybody just an update for you, I filed my mc50 yesterday and this morning I received it signed from Slater Slater and Schulman releasing me from their grip. Just wanted to update all of you that I was successful and sending it over and they were nice enough to correct the mistakes I had made on the form that way the judge wouldn't throw it out. They gave me no blowback whatsoever and they didn't put up a fight. At the end of the day I'm assuming that they are willing to help all of the DCFS cases get out of town because this is going to be a battle

31 business days since I signed exhibit A 😐

Just received a text from Megan Daily, from SSS saying that there are a small amount of people who have to re do their fact sheet again per administrator request and they should be done in 1 or 2 days vague ass message so I'm assuming I don't have to do one because I have not received the email and I am McLaren Hall

Has anyone represented by ACTS Law recently worked with Danielle/Thrivest to sell their settlement payments?
I submitted my information because I’m looking to sell my entire remaining settlement, and today I was told they are “not able to assist with clients a part of your law firm.”
I’m confused because I know people represented by the same law firm who have worked with this company before.
Has anyone from ACTS Law successfully completed a settlement buyout with them recently? If so, was it for the entire remaining settlement or only certain payments?

Hi, all,

I wanted to share an update for those represented by Slater Slater Schulman (“SSS”) in the Los Angeles County Child Victims Act / AB 218 settlement.

This is based on communications I received from SSS and information provided to me regarding my own case. I’m sharing it because I know a lot of people are waiting for answers. Additionally, I am a lawyer by profession (I practice corporate M&A, restructuring (bankruptcy), contract, and entertainment law primarily), so any insight and opinion I provide is based on my personal knowledge, experience, and to the extent relevant, expertise.

1. BrownGreer has initiated an administrative audit of certain SSS claims.

BrownGreer, working with retired Judge Louis Meisinger as the appointed Settlement Administrator, has initiated an internal administrative audit involving what I have been told is approximately one-third (1/3) of the claims being handled by SSS.

Although neither the attorneys at SSS, nor I, have seen anything establishing that this audit was a direct result of the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s investigation, it appears to be an ancillary result against the backdrop of the DA’s investigation into allegations that certain AB 218 claims submitted against the County, that the LA D.A has alleged as fraudulent.

If your claim is selected, you should receive a new fact sheet and verification through DocuSign/DocuBee. The fact sheet reflects the information previously submitted on your behalf by SSS, including the facts supporting your claim and stated damages.

If received, you will being asked to carefully review it, confirm that everything is accurate, and sign the new verification so it can be resubmitted through the claims administrator’s portal.

SSS stated that the audit has temporarily paused processing of claims while additional information is reviewed. SSS says the purpose of having clients re-execute the fact sheets is to reconfirm the accuracy of each claim and help expedite payment of valid claims once the audit requirements are satisfied.

2. Medical/public-benefit liens are also being reviewed.

The Settlement Administrator is also responsible for determining whether any liens exist before funds can be distributed. This is standard in a personal injury case.

In my particular case, I was informed that I have no outstanding liens, so that portion appears to be cleared.

Other claimants, however, may have lien issues that still need to be resolved. Depending on your individual history, including certain public medical benefits, an agency may assert a Len and seek reimbursement via a claim, which must be confirmed, disputed, negotiated, or otherwise resolved before payment can be released. That process can create an additional delay.

3. August/September payment timeline is still being estimated, but cautiously.

The information I have received continues to indicate that payments are cautiously anticipated throughout August and September, although anyone whose claim is subject to the audit, lien review, or another hold should understand that their individual payment could take longer.

4. If you have heard nothing, contact your law firm.

If you have not received a fact sheet, DocuSign request, payment information, or any meaningful update regarding your claim, I strongly recommend contacting your counsel directly by email or telephone and asking specifically:

- Is my claim part of the BrownGreer audit?

- Has BrownGreer requested additional information
regarding my claim?

- Has my updated fact sheet or verification been
requested?

- Are there any outstanding medical, Medi-Cal,
Medicare, Medicaid, or other liens associated with
my claim?

- Is there any other hold preventing my claim from
being processed?

- Has the firm been informed of any issue involving
my claim arising from the District Attorney’s
investigation?

5. Important issue concerning the District Attorney’s investigation.

I have also been told that the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has provided the Settlement Administrator and claimant attorneys with information identifying certain individuals whose claims are reportedly under active criminal investigation.

To be very clear: being investigated is not the same thing as being charged with or found guilty of a crime. I, nor counsel to our claims (regardless of who represents you) do not know the evidence concerning any particular person, the scope of each investigation, or what action, if any, the District Attorney ultimately intends to take (though, I suspect, prosecutions to occur within the next 6 months, give or take - but this is just my guess and opinion).

If you are concerned that your claim may be involved, I would ask your attorney directly whether the firm has received any notice from the District Attorney, BrownGreer (the settlement administrator) concerning you or your claim.

If your attorney tells you that you are personally the subject of a criminal investigation, I would strongly suggest and advise you speak with a** **criminal defense attorney before making statements about the underlying facts to investigators or anyone outside your own counsel. Your settlement attorney may represent you regarding the civil claim, but a criminal investigation raises separate issues that warrant advice from an attorney experienced in criminal defense.

I would also caution everyone against publicly naming or speculating about people who may supposedly be under investigation. An investigation is only an investigation, and rumors can spread very quickly.

In summary, the settlement process is still moving, but the BrownGreer audit has created another layer of verification, which has caused another delay. If you receive a new fact sheet, read every page carefully and make sure it accurately reflects your claim before signing it. If something is incorrect, contact your attorney rather than signing information you believe is inaccurate.

For anyone still waiting with no explanation, I would be proactive and contact your law firm. Ask specifically whether your claim is in the audit, whether your verification is complete, whether lien clearance is complete, and whether there are any other holds.

This post reflects information communicated to me, and my understanding of the current process. It is not legal advice, and I cannot independently verify what is happening with anyone else’s individual claim.

I checked my email and I did not receive an email to resubmit any documents on docubee, from Slater. I do plan to call tomorrow to see where my case lies in all this, as another poster suggested. I am hoping I am one of the lucky ones that is not part of this new “audit” which sounds like garbage (and another way not pay people in the settlement to me). I am in the Mac Hall group though so maybe it is different for whose claims were in the camps/juvie group. Is anyone else with Slater and part of the Mac Hall group that Did NOT receive an email?

For those of you who received the letter from slater today, i'm just letting you know that I finally got a hold of slater i review what was wrong with my paperwork, and then they asked me for proof of me being in high school in juvenile hall. So I called LACOE for my records +1 562-922-6111 they informed me that they can send me my transcripts all they needed was a photo of a hand written request with the following:

Request for GED and Transcripts

Your Name

DOB

The Facility you were in

Your email where you want it sent

The Date

Your signature

Send it to studentfilecenter@lacoe.edu

With subject line request for transcripts and ged

Takes 5-7 business days and its free

Hang in there folks🫶🏾

Just received my tracking #. They overnighted it and I will have it tomorrow. Thank god 🙏🙏

I see y'all been real quiet lately we gotta stick together through these tough times any updates?

Im tired of waiting on this check

Im not JUST waiting on this check

Im waiting to hear from employers

Waiting on my disability

GR cut me off

Food stamps cut me off

Talking to these damn 4th party settlement buyers is even more stressful

I haven't been this difficeient in 8 years

My dad's death anniversary is this week

My son is being a twat

I feel all the way the fuck alone and im just fucking tired....

I know it will get better

I know things change

But my battery is fried

I might delete this later but it feels good to get it out

😅

Might delete later when im feeling a little better

please comment here if you have started the buy out process and you get a court date . i’ve signed all paperwork just waiting on thrivest to get me a court date

Last week after seeing one of our members posts, I reached out to Mark at Liberty Funding.

He seems to have a very thorough understanding of our actual payout amounts (for those of us who haven’t received disbursement sheets yet). He’s able to get numbers down to the cent after factoring in lawyer fees, processing fees, and everything.

Anyway I decided to go ahead and work with them. I’ve been working with JT. I was able to sign the first Docusign for my application the same day. The official contract will come on 8/24 (10 days after signing), then we’ll be looking at a court date that’s about 30 days out.

From what I understand they basically just get authorization from a judge that I can sell my future payments to them. They only take the final 4 payments, not the first. Any difference or changes in amount will go directly to me in the future.

They’re giving 80 cents on the dollar. Not a bad deal to get payment upfront.

Anyone who wants to reach out can just txt JT directly. If you reach out as a result of this post, tell him ReAnne sent you by way of Ryan’s original post! His number is (772) 215-1935.

Have anyone from slater received there disbursement sheet ?

Hey everyone, quick question. I understand that our first payments are being paid out now, but for the remaining payments over the next four years, does anyone know when each yearly payment will be issued? Will they come at the beginning of each year, or around August each year like this first payment?