Authorized Claimant Clause Samples

The 'Authorized Claimant' clause defines who is permitted to make a claim under the agreement or policy. Typically, this clause specifies that only certain parties—such as the named insured, a designated beneficiary, or a legal representative—are recognized as having the authority to submit claims for benefits or compensation. For example, in an insurance context, it may restrict claims to the policyholder or their estate, excluding unrelated third parties. The core function of this clause is to ensure that only legitimate, pre-approved individuals or entities can seek recovery, thereby preventing fraudulent or unauthorized claims and streamlining the claims process.
Authorized Claimant. A Claimant who submits a timely and valid Claim Form according to the terms of this Settlement Agreement and does not validly request exclusion from the Settlement Class.
Authorized Claimant. Any Settlement Class Member who will be entitled to a distribution from the Net Settlement Fund pursuant to the Plan of Distribution approved by the Court in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
Authorized Claimant. “Authorized Claimant” means Named Plaintiff, a Class Member, or the authorized legal representative of such a Class Member, who timely files a Claim Form (and does not file an Opt-Out Statement) in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, and who is therefore entitled to receive a Settlement Check. Claimants who previously accepted an Offer of Judgment pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 68, and were compensated, are excluded from the definition of “Class” “Class Members” and “Authorized Claimants.”
Authorized Claimant. Any OTC Class Member who will be entitled to a distribution from the Net Settlement Fund pursuant to the Plan of Distribution approved by the Court in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
Authorized Claimant. A Claimant who submits a timely and valid Claim Form.
Authorized Claimant. “Authorized Claimant” shall mean any member of a Settlement Class or Settlement Collective who is entitled to a Settlement Payment – either because he or she timely submits the required Claim Form, as described herein in Parts III.B and
Authorized Claimant. As used herein, the term “Authorized Claimant” means any Class Member who submits a complete and sufficient Claim Form according to the terms of this Settlement Agreement and does not validly request exclusion from the Class.
Authorized Claimant. A Claimant who: (a) is on the Closed Sales List and does not submit a timely and valid request for exclusion from the Settlement Class; or (b) submits a timely and valid Claim Form.
Authorized Claimant. “Authorized Claimant” means the Plaintiff and any Class Member who timely submits a Claim Form. The Plaintiff shall be an Authorized Claimant regardless of whether she timely submits a Claim Form.