什么是"class action notice"?

收到一封汽车保险公司的信件,看不懂?谁能帮帮忙?(我以前出过事故)

信件内容摘抄如下:

The Hartford
Perry Class Action Notice
So. 200/1
1 Hartford Plaza
Hartford CT 06115

My Name
My address
Frances Perry, Individually and on behalf of all others similarly sttuated
---vs----
Hartford accident and indemnity company, Hartford causualty insurance company, Hartford insurance company,.......
case no:XXXX
in the united states district court for the eastern district of Texas, Marshall Division
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Notice of class action, proposed settlement and Fairness Hearing
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Important--Please read this notice carefully
It relates to the pendency of the proposed settlement of the class litigation.
If you are a class member, it contains important information as to your rights
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1. Information regarding class notice and final approval hearing
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2. description of the class
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3. commencement of the litigation
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4. Settlement benefits for the class
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5. release
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6.Rights of class member.....
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12. Examnination of papers and inquires
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Request for official claim form
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