What is the distribution of unclaimed funds from a class action settlement?

The parties have designated charities to receive any residual funds that are not distributed though the class action settlement. Since most class action settlements result in unclaimed funds a plan is required for distributing the unclaimed funds. Six Mexican Workers v. Arizona Citrus Growers, 904 F.2d 1301, 1305 (9th Cir. 1990). The alternatives available are cy pres

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distribution, escheat to the government, and reversion to the defendants. Six Mexican Workers, 904 F.2d at 1307.