Residual Funds

For class actions filed in Colorado state court, residual funds are subject to Colorado Rule of Civil Procedure 23(g). This rule mandates that at least 50% of residual funds be distributed to COLTAF after the claims process has been exhausted. COLTAF will use such funds to support activities and programs that promote access to the civil justice system for low-income residents of Colorado. We hope that you and opposing counsel will work with the Court to ensure that 100% of residual funds are distributed to COLTAF. This will allow us to provide even more support to our grantees who provide critical legal help to survivors of domestic violence, our unhoused neighbors, victims of fraud, the elderly, and many more. COLTAF grantees serve every corner of Colorado with these vital services.

For federal cases, directing residual funds to COLTAF is optional. However, we believe that, as indicated by the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, we are an appropriate recipient. We can work with you to tailor a distribution plan that connects your cause of action with a related charitable effort. We can also tailor a distribution that connects the distribution to the geographic scope of the litigation. This can include receiving a proportional share of residual funds from national litigation or directing funds to a specific region of Colorado.

To distribute residual funds to COLTAF, direct payment to COLTAF at 1600 Broadway, Suite 1400 Denver, Colorado 80202. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Jordan Bates-Rogers, Executive Director.