Litigation
Nov. 13, 2012
Judges consider cy pres awards carefully
A San Francisco federal judge will consider a settlement this week of a privacy class action against Facebook Inc. that is again drawing attention to the practice of resolving class actions with payments to charities and universities.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
A San Francisco federal judge will consider a closely watched settlement this week of a privacy class action against Facebook Inc. that is again drawing attention to the practice of resolving class actions with payments to charities and universities.The proposed settlement - the parties' second attempt - offers $10 in compensation to class members in addition to $20 million to various privacy organizatio...
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