What are the factors used to determine a reasonable award in a class action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Cifuentes v. Ceva Logistics United States, Inc., Case No.: 3:16-cv-01957-H-DHB (S.D. Cal. 2017):
of factors that may be relevant in determining if the award is reasonable: (1) the results achieved; (2) the risks of litigation; (3) the skill required and the quality of work; (4) the contingent nature of the fee; (5) the burdens carried by class counsel; and (6) the awards made in similar cases. See Vizcaino v. Microsoft Corp., 290 F.3d 1043, 1048-50 (9th Cir. 2002).
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