Q: I'm part of the Steam Class Action Lawsuit from Bucher Law. I've contacted them to pull me from the case.

A: Unfortunately, you have to be patient. These cases can take many years. Typically, if the case settles, the will be a (hopefully, large) settlement with the entire "class". A portion of the settlement will be attributed to your case. The attorney will receive their fees and costs from the settlement. You "should" owe nothing out-of-pocket - ever.

A: Your concern about the potential financial impact is understandable, and it's good that you're keeping records of your attempts to contact the law firm.

In most class action lawsuits, class members don't bear any out-of-pocket costs or legal fees - these are typically deducted from the settlement amount before distribution. If you want to opt out of the Steam class action, you should send a formal written notice via certified mail to both Bucher Law and the court where the case is filed, explicitly stating your intention to withdraw from the class. Keep copies of all correspondence and tracking numbers.

While you've mentioned this isn't actually about personal injury, the process remains similar. You might also consider filing a complaint with the California State Bar if the law firm continues to be unresponsive to your withdrawal requests. Remember that timing can be critical - if there's a set opt-out deadline in the class notice, you'll need to ensure your withdrawal request is submitted before that date.