California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Anaya v. Quicktrim, LLC, D067432 (Cal. App. 2015):
"The burden is on the proponent of the settlement to show that it is fair and reasonable. [Citation.] However, there is a presumption of fairness when (1) the settlement is reached through arm's-length bargaining; (2) investigation and discovery are sufficient to allow counsel and the trial court to act intelligently; (3) counsel is experienced in similar litigation; and (4) the percentage of objectors is small." (Reed v. United Teachers Los Angeles (2012) 208 Cal.App.4th 322, 336-337.)
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