Blackbird Capital Partners, LLC, Andrew D. Kelley, and Paul H. Shumway
Investors previously identified by the Commission who were harmed by the fraudulent conduct alleged in the Complaint (67 investors total)
$2,372,259.32 divided pro rata among 67 defrauded investors based on net losses
Official site: www.sec.gov
Who may qualify
Investors previously identified by the Commission who were harmed by the fraudulent conduct alleged in the Complaint (67 investors total)
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
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Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
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How do I file a claim for this settlement?
No claim form is needed — Noel Gittens (Distribution Agent); Miller Kaplan Arase LLP (Tax Administrator) issues this refund automatically; confirm your eligibility and contact details on the official source.
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How we verified this record
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
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Eligibility summary
Investors previously identified by the Commission who were harmed by the fraudulent conduct alleged in the Complaint (67 investors total)
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
The Plan provides that the distribution of the Fair Fund shall be made to investors, previously identified by the Commission, who were harmed by the fraudulent conduct alleged in the Complaint.
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Payment status
Unknown
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
On July 30, 2020, the Court entered an Order and Memorandum Decision that appointed Noel Gittens, a Commission employee, as the Distribution Agent of the Fair Fund and approved the Commission's Distribution Plan.
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Estimated payout
$2,372,259.32 divided pro rata among 67 defrauded investors based on net losses
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
The S.E.C. proposes dividing the recovered funds between sixty-seven defrauded investors on a pro rata basis.
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Administrator
Noel Gittens (Distribution Agent); Miller Kaplan Arase LLP (Tax Administrator)
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court
U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, Central Division
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Automatic refund
Yes — automatic, no claim needed
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court case number
2:17-cv-01199-TC
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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No-claim explanation
Distribution made to 67 investors previously identified by the Commission; no public claim process — SEC distributes directly to known harmed investors
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
The Plan provides that the distribution of the Fair Fund shall be made to investors, previously identified by the Commission, who were harmed by the fraudulent conduct alleged in the Complaint.
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Case name
Securities and Exchange Commission v. Blackbird Capital Partners, LLC
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the Blackbird Capital Partners, LLC, Andrew D. Kelley, and Paul H. Shumway settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Blackbird Capital Partners, LLC, Andrew D. Kelley, and Paul H. Shumway settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Noel Gittens (Distribution Agent); Miller Kaplan Arase LLP (Tax Administrator) under case 2:17-cv-01199-TC in U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, Central Division. File only through the official settlement website (www.sec.gov); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 17, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Investors previously identified by the Commission who were harmed by the fraudulent conduct alleged in the Complaint (67 investors total)
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Unknown. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Unknown. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Blackbird Capital Partners, LLC, Andrew D. Kelley, and Paul H. Shumway pay out?
Current payment status: Unknown. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Blackbird Capital Partners, LLC, Andrew D. Kelley, and Paul H. Shumway claim form?
No claim form is needed — Distribution made to 67 investors previously identified by the Commission; no public claim process — SEC distributes directly to known harmed investors Never pay a fee to claim a settlement payment.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
Distribution made to 67 investors previously identified by the Commission; no public claim process — SEC distributes directly to known harmed investors
Listed on the official settlement website (Noel Gittens (Distribution Agent)).
Disclaimer
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Change log
- June 17, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
- June 17, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.