Cy pres distribution of residual settlement funds has come under increased scrutiny in recent years. Perhaps for this reason, the Florida Supreme Court on May 16, 2019, refused to approve an amendment to Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.220, the state class action rule, that would have encouraged settling parties to distribute residual funds to The Florida Bar Foundation or another nonprofit legal services organization. The court, however, declined to provide any reasoning for its decision.

In re Amendments to Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.220, No. SC18-1176 (Fla. May 16, 2019)