It depends on how the law suit was structured. If it was a class action suit, then you would already have been included in it and so you would be entitled to the award. The way that a class action suit goes, if you meet the criteria to be part of a certified class, then you are presumed to want to be part of it. It is designed to lessen the chance of having multiple suits. That being said, you must OPT OUT of a class action suit not to be included in it. This system can be beneficial to you, but for the most part is beneficial to the legal system and the person being sued. If you are a member of the class you usually receive some information concerning the suit and whether you want to remain in it or opt out of it. If you didnt receive that information it could be for various reasons: 1) you could have moved, 2) you may have never registered the product 3) you may not be the initial purchaser (whether this matters varies) and 4) you might not meet all the criteria. That being said, you should look to see what the terms of the class action are and what the criteria were to be included in it. If you meet the criteria and can prove it, then you are entitled to recover.
And yes, this is the correct information, or else I should forget about taking the bar.
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