What are the recommendations for a settlement?

Ontario, Canada


The following excerpt is from Gilbert v. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, 2004 CanLII 34176 (ON SC):

Plaintiffs’ class counsel recommend the settlement. I accept this recommendation. They are highly experienced in class action litigation and their opinions are accorded considerable weight by this court. See Dabbs v. Sun Life, supra.

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