No - actually she thinks there will be additional funds from the class action in 2020.

Jumping ahead - I'm assuming your question leads to perhaps we should not report the loss in 2019 either while we wait for the additional funds.  That makes sense. 

If I am in synch with you, I'm still at a loss on how to exclude the $35K reported on the 1099-MISC from taxable income in 2019.