If you fell for the promises and then discovered that Trump University ripped you off, it’s time for your Trump University payback. 

U.S. District Judge Gonzalo Curiel in San Diego approved the final $25 million settlement that will allow money to go to former students immediately. The decision came after former student Sherri Simpson decided not to challenge the judge’s settlement order. She wanted the right to sue on her own and for awhile it looked like she would continue to hold things up. Her attorney told Reuters that they “gave it our best shot,” and decided it was time to agree to the settlement.

Simpson spent about $19,000 on Trump University and originally resisted the idea of settling because that meant she couldn’t sue to reclaim the entire amount, or more than what she paid.

When Judge Curiel granted the settlement in March 2017, he pointed out that it granted a payback to thousands of students who could recoup 90 percent of the money they shelled out to Trump University. 

In 2013, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman got the ball rolling against Trump University when he sued Donald Trump  for “swindling students.”

Schneiderman hailed the judge’s final order. He said,“Judge Curiel’s order finalizing the $25 million Trump University settlement means that victims of Donald Trump’s fraudulent university will finally receive the relief they deserve. We are particularly pleased that the final settlement we negotiated with class counsel ensures that members of the class will receive an even higher settlement than anyone originally anticipated. This settlement marked a stunning reversal by President Trump, who for years refused to compensate the victims of his sham university. My office won’t hesitate to hold those who commit fraud accountable, no matter how rich or powerful they may be.”

If you were part of this class action lawsuit, attorneys are likely to get in touch with you.