9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Jul. 13, 2023
9th Circuit OKs $185M deal for minor leaguers
This case has had a huge impact on minor leagues all over and minor leaguers. We are pleased that the settlement has been approved, all appeals have been resolved and the class members can finally get paid,” said Bobby Pouya, partner with Pearson Warshaw LLP, who represented the plaintiffs.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal on Wednesday granted a motion for summary affirmance in a $185 million wage-and-hour class action between minor league baseball players and Major League Baseball.
The panel’s action dismisses an appeal from four objectors represented by independent practitioners Samuel Kornhauser and Brian A. David, who sought to reallocate $6.5 million from attorney fees to the noncertified released claims. It concludes...
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