Have you picked up a Motorola phone in the past eight and half years? Generally unhappy with your handset's charging capabilities? You may have a cash payment coming your way. A settlement was reached in a class action suit against the phone manufacturer, entitling the purchasers of a number of phones to secure a cash payment from the company.

The list of covered handsets is available here--and it's a long one. According to the Motorola Claims Administrator site,

Under the Settlement, Settlement Class Members who file a timely, complete, and accurate Claim Form and Affirmation will receive relief that is comparable to the relief that they would likely receive if they were to successfully and individually litigate their claims without the inherent risks and costs of litigation.

The actual payment depends on a number of factors, including the length of time the phone was owned, and whether or not the owner reported the issue to Motorola. The claim filing deadline is March 11, 2010.