Civil Litigation,
Law Practice
Nov. 5, 2016
Simple fix could cut down on class action settlement objections
There are two types of objectors to class action settlements. At first, they look the same. On close inspection, however, it becomes clear that some objectors are real, and others are fakes.
Ari J. Stiller
Associate
Kingsley & Kingsley APC
16133 Ventura Blvd Ste 1200
Encino , CA 91436
Phone: (818) 990-8300
Fax: (818) 990-2903
Email: ari@kingsleykingsley.com
University of Colorado SOL; Boulder CO
There are two types of objectors to class action settlements. At first, they look the same. Objectors are class members, usually represented by counsel, with complaints about the adequacy of a proposed class action settlement. On close inspection, however, it becomes clear that some objectors are real, and others are fakes. The fakes pretend to have complaints about a settlement, but are merely shills for attorneys who hold settlements hostage during the settlement approval process, and re...
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