Common use of AGGREGATE SETTLEMENTS Clause in Contracts

AGGREGATE SETTLEMENTS. Often times in cases where Attorneys represent multiple clients in similar litigation, the opposing parties or defendants attempt to settle or otherwise resolve all of Attorneys’ cases in a group or groups, by making a single settlement offer to settle a number of cases simultaneously. There exists a potential conflict of interest whenever a lawyer represents multiple clients in a settlement of this type because it necessitates choices concerning the allocation of limited settlement amounts among the multiple clients. However, if all clients consent, a group settlement can be accomplished and a single offer can be fairly distributed among the clients by assigning settlement amounts based upon the strengths and weaknesses of each case, the relative nature, severity and extent of injuries, and individual case evaluations. In the event of a group or aggregate settlement proposal, Attorneys may implement a settlement program, overseen by a referee or special master, who may be appointed by a court, designed to ensure consistency and fairness for all claimants, and which will assign various settlement values and amounts to each client’s case depending upon the facts and circumstances of each individual case. Client authorizes Attorneys to enter into and engage in group settlement discussions and agreements that may include Client’s individual claims. Although Client authorizes Attorneys to engage in such group settlement discussions and agreements, Client retains the right to approve any settlement of Client’s claims, and Attorneys are required to obtain Client’s approval before settling Client’s claims.

AGGREGATE SETTLEMENTS. Often times in cases where Attorneys represent multiple clients in similar litigation, the opposing parties or defendants Defendants attempt to settle or otherwise resolve all of Attorneys’ ' cases in a group or groups, by making a single settlement offer to settle a number of cases simultaneously. There exists a potential conflict of interest whenever a lawyer represents multiple clients in a settlement of this type because it necessitates choices concerning the allocation of limited settlement amounts among the multiple clients. However, if all clients consent, a group settlement can be accomplished and a single offer can be fairly distributed among the clients by assigning settlement amounts based upon the strengths and weaknesses of each case, the relative nature, severity and extent of injuries, and individual case evaluations. In the event of a group or aggregate settlement proposal, Attorneys may implement a settlement program, overseen by a referee or special master, who may be appointed by a court, designed to ensure consistency and fairness for all claimants, and which will assign various settlement values and amounts to each client’s case depending upon the facts and circumstances of each individual case. Client The District authorizes Attorneys us to enter into and engage in group settlement discussions and agreements that which may include ClientThe District’s individual claims. Although Client The District authorizes Attorneys us to engage in such group settlement discussions and agreements, Client retains The District will still retain the right to approve any settlement of Client’s claimsapprove, and Attorneys are required to obtain ClientThe District’s approval before settling Clientof, any settlement of The District’s claimscase.

AGGREGATE SETTLEMENTS. Often times in cases where Attorneys represent multiple clients in similar litigation, the opposing parties or defendants Defendants attempt to settle or otherwise resolve all of Attorneys’ ' cases in a group or groups, by making a single settlement offer to settle a number of cases simultaneously. There exists a potential conflict of interest whenever a lawyer represents multiple clients in a settlement of this type because it necessitates choices concerning the allocation of limited settlement amounts among the multiple clients. However, if all clients consent, a group settlement can be accomplished and a single offer can be fairly distributed among the clients by assigning settlement amounts based upon the strengths and weaknesses of each case, the relative nature, severity and extent of injuries, and individual case evaluations. In the event of a group or aggregate settlement proposal, Attorneys may implement a settlement program, overseen by a referee or special master, who may be appointed by a court, designed to ensure consistency and fairness for all claimants, and which will assign various settlement values and amounts to each client’s case depending upon the facts and circumstances of each individual case. Client The District authorizes Attorneys us to enter into and engage in group settlement discussions and agreements that which may include ClientThe District’s individual claims. Although Client the District authorizes Attorneys us to engage in such group settlement discussions and agreements, Client retains The District will still retain the right to approve any settlement of Client’s claimsapprove, and Attorneys are required to obtain ClientThe District’s approval before settling Clientof, any settlement of The District’s claimscase.

AGGREGATE SETTLEMENTS. Often times in cases where Attorneys attorneys represent multiple clients in similar litigation, the opposing adverse parties or defendants attempt to settle or otherwise resolve all of Attorneys’ attorneys' cases in a group or groups, by making a single settlement offer to settle a number of cases simultaneously. There exists a potential conflict of interest whenever a lawyer an attorney(s) represents multiple clients in a settlement of this type because as it necessitates choices concerning the allocation of a limited settlement amounts among the multiple clients. However, if all clients consent, a group settlement can be accomplished and a single offer can be fairly distributed among the clients by assigning settlement amounts based upon the strengths and weaknesses of each case, the relative nature, severity and extent of injuriesthe damages, and individual case evaluations. In the event of a group or aggregate settlement proposal, the Attorneys may implement a settlement program, overseen by a referee or special master, who may be appointed by a court, designed to ensure consistency and fairness for all claimants, and which will assign various settlement values and amounts to each client’s case depending upon the facts and circumstances of each individual case. The Client authorizes the Attorneys to enter into and engage in group settlement discussions and agreements that which may include the Client’s individual claims. Although the Client authorizes the Attorneys to engage in such group settlement discussions and agreements, the Client retains will retain the right to approve any settlement of Client’s claimsapprove, and the Attorneys are required to obtain the Client’s approval before settling of, any settlement in the Client’s claimscase.

AGGREGATE SETTLEMENTS. Often times in cases where Attorneys represent multiple clients in similar litigation, the opposing parties or defendants Defendants attempt to settle or otherwise resolve all of Attorneys’ ' cases in a group or groups, by making a single settlement offer to settle a number of cases simultaneously. There exists a potential conflict of interest whenever a lawyer represents multiple clients in a settlement of this type because it necessitates choices concerning the allocation of limited settlement amounts among the multiple clients. However, if all clients consent, a group settlement can be accomplished and a single offer can be fairly distributed among the clients by assigning settlement amounts based upon the strengths and weaknesses of each case, the relative nature, severity and extent of injuries, and individual case evaluations. In the event of a group or aggregate settlement proposal, Attorneys may implement a settlement program, overseen by a referee or special master, who may be appointed by a court, designed to ensure consistency and fairness for all claimants, and which will assign various settlement values and amounts to each client’s case depending upon the facts and circumstances of each individual case. Client The District authorizes Attorneys us to enter into and engage in group settlement discussions and agreements that which may include Clientthe District’s individual claims. Although Client the District authorizes Attorneys us to engage in such group settlement discussions and agreements, Client retains the District will still retain the right to approve any settlement of Client’s claimsapprove, and Attorneys are required to obtain Clientthe District’s approval before settling Clientof, any settlement of the District’s claimscase.

AGGREGATE SETTLEMENTS. Often times in cases where Attorneys represent multiple clients in similar litigation, the opposing parties or defendants and/or Defendants attempt to settle or and/or otherwise resolve all of Attorneys’ ' cases in a group or groups, by making a single settlement offer to settle a number of cases simultaneously. There exists a potential conflict of interest whenever a lawyer represents multiple clients in a settlement of this type because it necessitates choices concerning the allocation of limited settlement amounts among the multiple clients. However, if all clients consent, a group settlement can be accomplished and a single offer can be fairly distributed among the clients by assigning settlement amounts based upon the strengths and weaknesses of each case, the relative nature, severity severity, and extent of injuries, and individual case evaluations. In the event of a group or aggregate settlement proposal, Attorneys may implement a settlement program, overseen by a referee or and/or special master, who may be appointed by a court, designed to ensure consistency and fairness for all claimants, and which will shall assign various settlement values and amounts to each client’s case depending upon the facts and circumstances of each individual case. Client authorizes Attorneys to enter into and engage in group settlement discussions and agreements that which may include Client’s individual claims. Although Client authorizes Attorneys to engage in such group settlement discussions and agreements, Client retains shall still retain the right to approve any settlement of Client’s claimsapprove, and Attorneys are required to obtain Client’s approval before settling of, any settlement of Client’s claimscase.

AGGREGATE SETTLEMENTS. Often times in cases where Attorneys represent multiple clients in similar litigation, the opposing parties or defendants Defendants attempt to settle or otherwise resolve all of Attorneys’ cases in a group or groups, by making a single settlement offer to settle a number of cases simultaneously. There exists a potential conflict of interest whenever a lawyer represents multiple clients in a settlement of this type because it necessitates choices concerning the allocation of limited settlement amounts among the multiple clients. However, if all clients consent, a group settlement can be accomplished and a single offer can be fairly distributed among the clients by assigning settlement amounts based upon the strengths and weaknesses of each case, the relative nature, severity and extent of injuries, and individual case evaluations. In the event of a group or aggregate settlement proposal, Attorneys may implement a settlement program, overseen by a referee or special master, who may be appointed by a court, designed to ensure consistency and fairness for all claimants, and which will assign various settlement values and amounts to each client’s case depending upon the facts and circumstances of each individual case. Client The District authorizes Attorneys to enter into and engage in group settlement discussions and agreements that which may include Clientthe District’s individual claims. Although Client the District authorizes Attorneys to engage in such group settlement discussions and agreements, Client retains the District will still retain the right to approve any settlement of Client’s claimsapprove, and Attorneys are required to obtain Clientthe District’s approval before settling Clientof, any settlement of the District’s claimscase.