Smith

v.

City of St. Ann, Missouri

NOTICE OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT

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IF YOU HAVE AN OWNERSHIP OR EQUITABLE INTEREST IN A VEHICLE WHICH HAS BEEN TOWED AND YOU WERE OR ARE SUBJECT TO A “TOWING RELEASE FEE” FROM THE CITY OF ST. ANN PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE § 395.085, BETWEEN JANUARY 9, 2015 AND JUNE 25, 2024, A PENDING CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS.

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DO NOTHING AND RECEIVE PAYMENT	If you are entitled under the Settlement to payment, you do not have to do anything to receive it. If the Court approves the Settlement and it becomes final and effective, and you remain in the Settlement Class (i.e., you do nothing and do not otherwise exclude yourself from the Settlement), you will automatically receive a payment and will give up your right to bring your own lawsuit against the City of St. Ann about the claims in this case.
EXCLUDE YOURSELF FROM THE CLASS; RECEIVE NO PAYMENT BUT RELEASE NO CLAIMS RELATED TO THE CLASS YOU EXCLUDE YOURSELF FROM   DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 13, 2024	If you ask to be excluded, you will receive no benefit from the Settlement, but you retain your right to sue on your own.
OBJECT TO THE SETTLEMENT   DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 13, 2024	You may object to the terms of the Settlement Agreement and have your objections heard at the November 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Final Approval Hearing.