California § 382.4 - If a proposed settlement in a class action established pursuant to Section 382, i
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 382.4 — If a proposed settlement in a class action established pursuant to Section 382, i, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 382.4. If a proposed settlement in a class action established pursuant to Section 382, i
If a proposed settlement in a class action established pursuant to Section 382, including a consent judgment, decree, or settlement agreement, provides for the distribution of money or any other thing of value to a person or entity that is not a party to the action, an attorney for a party to the action shall, in connection with the hearing for preliminary approval pursuant to subdivision (c) of Rule 3.769 of the California Rules of Court, notify the court if the attorney has a connection to or a relationship with a nonparty recipient of the distribution that could reasonably create the appearance of impropriety as between the selection of the recipient of the money or thing of value and the interests of the class.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 382.4
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 382.4 cover?
Section 382.4 ("If a proposed settlement in a class action established pursuant to Section 382, i") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 382.4?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 382.4 apply to my situation?
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