Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a decision that highlights a growing disagreement among federal appellate courts as to whether class action settlements may include a cash incentive award to named plaintiffs for serving as class representatives. This deepening debate creates uncertainty as to whether incentive awards will continue … Continue Reading
New Challenges to Incentive Awards for Class Representatives Invite Supreme Court Review
Posted in AwardsLast week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a decision that highlights a growing disagreement among federal appellate courts as to whether class action settlements may include a cash incentive award to named plaintiffs for serving as class representatives. This deepening debate creates uncertainty as to whether incentive awards will continue … Continue Reading
