A settlement matrix converts claim characteristics into values or points. Typical criteria include diagnosis and severity, duration and level of exposure or product use, age, dependents, prior conditions, and the strength of supporting documentation.
Claims are scored, points are converted to dollars from the available fund, and adjustments or appeals are handled by an administrator or special master.
Alternative Names:
Settlement Grid, Allocation Matrix, Point System
Why it Matters?
Matrices are what make aggregate resolution administrable, replacing thousands of individual negotiations with a rule set. They also relocate the dispute: once the matrix exists, the fight moves to how individual claimants are scored and which documentation qualifies. Defendants should engage on documentation requirements as seriously as on the point values, since weak proof requirements let unsupported claims into the fund.
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Frequently asked questions
What criteria typically appear in a settlement matrix?
Who resolves disputes over scoring?
