Russell v. Wilson

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• concluding that the seventh Girsh factor was neutral because the parties did not present evidence concerning the defendant’s ability to pay a greater judgment
• holding attorney’s costs and awards reasonable especially in absence any objections by parties or claimants
• approving $8,000 fee for claims administration in a case involving less than 400 putative claimants
• noting there is a presumption of fairness when a settlement results from arm’s length negotiations between experienced counsel
• noting there is an initial presumption of fairness when a settlement results from arm’s length negotiations between experienced counsel
• awarding $5,000 each to two named plaintiffs for their contributions to the class in bringing their claims to court and assisting in facilitating settlement

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