Dewey v. Volkswagen AG

Citation: 681 F.3d 170 (3d Cir. 2012)

Settling a lawsuit over leaky automobile roofs, plaintiffs’ lawyers sought $22.5M for themselves and $8M in reimbursements for the class, while also excluding certain class members from their share of the $8M. Finding those class members inadequately represented, the Third Circuit reversed settlement approval.

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