After reading ALBB’s article: “Open The Mail: There May Be A $50 Settlement Check In It From Columbia Utilities Power,” multiple readers are writing in to ALBB saying that they did not realize this was settlement money, and lost or ripped up the check.

One reader, Owen, said that the phone number provided by the settlement to get a new check issued is not working. ALBB tried the phone number, and indeed, it does not work. Owen said when they tried: “The card has a phone number but there is no menu option to request replacement check. They are making difficult to actually pay out the settlement which means the money gets returned to them.”

According to multiple readers, cards were sent to those who did not cash the check. One reader submitted the content for the card, which contains the phone number that does not work.

-- Text from card--

NOTICE OF OUTSTANDING SETTLEMENT CHECK
Town of Sangerties, et al., y Columbia Utilities Power, LLC, et al.

Last Name: xxxxxxxxxx
Claim ID: xxxxx

Dear Class Member,

We mailed you a settlement award payment on April 1 2025, and our records indicate that your check has not been cashed. The settlement award check has a 90-day void term, meaning you will not be able to cash it after July 17, 2025. If you still have the check, please deposit it into your bank as soon as possible. If you have not yet received the check or need a new check sent to you, please contact our office so we may re-issue it. You must contact us no later than July 17, 2025, or your funds will no longer be available.

Missing check? Contact the Settlement Administrator toll-free at (844) 804-4105

A website also exists for the settlement, which lists the same number.