E.D. Pennsylvania· 9/24/2003

In Re Linerboard Antitrust Litigation

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292 F. Supp. 2d 631
2003 WL 22006293

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explaining that “[a]n antitrust class action is arguably the most complex action to prosecute [because] [t]he legal and factual issues involved are always numerous and uncertain in outcome.”
noting that “[a]n antitrust class action is arguably the most complex action to prosecute.”
“A presumption of correctness is said to attach to a class settlement reached in arms-length negotiations between experienced, capable counsel after meaningful discovery.”
$ 7.2 million settlement had \significant value\ because \early settlement with one of many defendants can \break the ice\ and bring other defendants to the point of serious negotiations\
$7.2 million settlement had “significant value” because “early settlement with one of many defendants can “break the ice” and bring other defendants to the point of serious 13 negotiations”

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