Paterson v. Western Union Fincl

REAVLEY, Circuit Judge:

The district court approved the settlement of a class action that awarded certain payments to each class member. The State of Texas (the State) intervened to contest the settlement provision that allowed Defendant Western Union Financial Services, Inc. (Western Union) to retain the money not collected by members of the class, contending that by Texas law the funds unclaimed by Texas citizens must be held in the custody of the State. The court rejected that contention and only the State appeals. We hold that the State has no standing and dismiss.

BACKGROUND

Plaintiffs…