Payment to Plaintiffs’ Counsel Clause Samples
The "Payment to Plaintiffs’ Counsel" clause defines the terms under which the attorneys representing the plaintiffs will receive compensation for their services. Typically, this clause outlines the amount, timing, and method of payment, which may include direct payments from settlement funds or court-awarded fees. It ensures that the plaintiffs’ legal representatives are properly compensated for their work, clarifying financial obligations and preventing disputes over attorney fees.
Payment to Plaintiffs’ Counsel. Defendants will not oppose Plaintiffs’ application to the Court for an award of reasonable attorney fees, out of pocket expenses, and Incentive Award(s) (together, the “Fee Award”). The Fee Award requested by Plaintiffs and awarded by the Court shall not exceed Two Million, Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,250,000.00) (the “Maximum Total Fee”). Any such Fee Award will be at the sole discretion of the Court. Ascension Health will cause the Fee Award to be paid in addition to the consideration described in §§ 7.1.1 through 7.1.4 of this Settlement Agreement. Defendants will pay Plaintiffs’ Counsel the Maximum Total Fee or any lesser amount as ordered by the Court in its discretion within four weeks after the Court’s entry of the Order and Final Judgment, notwithstanding the existence of any timely-filed objections thereto, potential for appeal therefrom, or any collateral attack on the Settlement or any part thereof, subject to the obligation of Plaintiffs’ Counsel to make appropriate refunds or repayments to Ascension Health plus accrued interest (based on the one year Treasury constant maturity rate) within ten calendar days, if and when, as a result of any appeal and/or further proceedings on remand, or successful collateral attack, the fee or expense award is reduced or reversed.
Payment to Plaintiffs’ Counsel. Defendants acknowledge Plaintiff will request that the Court award Plaintiff’s Counsel its attorney fees and expenses, and Plaintiff herself an Incentive Fee, and Plaintiff agrees that the maximum amount Ascension Health Alliance will pay Plaintiff’s Counsel for its attorney fees and expenses and Plaintiff’s Incentive Fee is capped at two million dollars ($2,000,000). Plaintiff’s Counsel’s attorney fees, expenses, and an Incentive Fee for Plaintiff will be subject to the discretion and approval of the District Court. Defendants, their Representatives, and Successors-in-Interests will oppose the award of an Incentive Fee to Plaintiff. Thirty (30) days after the Order approving the settlement becomes Final and non- appealable, Ascension Health Alliance will pay Plaintiff’s Counsel the maximum of two million dollars ($2,000,000) or any lesser amount as ordered by the District Court in its discretion.
Payment to Plaintiffs’ Counsel. Defendants will not oppose Plaintiffs' application to the Court for an award of reasonable attorney fees, out of pocket expenses, and Incentive Award(s) (together, the “Fee Award”). The Fee Award shall not exceed two and one half million dollars ($2,500,000.00) (the “Maximum Total Fee”). The Incentive Award(s), if any, will be paid by Plaintiffs' Counsel from the aggregate amount of the Fee Award. Defendants will cause the Fee Award to be paid in addition to the payment described in § 7.1.2 of this Settlement Agreement. Defendants will pay Plaintiffs' Counsel the Maximum Total Fee or any lesser amount as ordered by the Court in its discretion within thirty (30) days after the Court's entry of the Order and Final Judgment, notwithstanding the existence of any timely-filed objections thereto, potential for appeal therefrom, or any collateral attack on the Settlement or any part thereof, subject to the obligation of Plaintiffs' Counsel to make appropriate refunds or repayments to St. Joseph's plus accrued interest (based on the one year Treasury constant maturity rate) within ten calendar days, if and when, as a result of any appeal and/or further proceedings on remand, or successful collateral attack, the fee or expense award is reduced or reversed.
Payment to Plaintiffs’ Counsel. ASG, through the Settlement Administrator, will issue an IRS Form 1099 to Plaintiffs’ Counsel, The Fish Law Firm, reflecting this Attorneys’ Fees and Costs payment as required by law. Plaintiffs’ Counsel shall provide Defendants or the Settlement Administrator with a fully-executed IRS Form W-9 from The Fish Law Firm for this payment within three (3) calendar days of the Effective Date.
Payment to Plaintiffs’ Counsel. Defendants will not oppose Plaintiffs’ application to the Court for an award of reasonable attorney fees, out of pocket expenses, and Incentive Award(s) (together, the “Fee Award”). The Fee Award requested by Plaintiffs and awarded by the Court shall not exceed One Million, Five Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($1,550,000.00) (the “Maximum Total Fee”). Any such Fee Award will be at the sole discretion of the Court. Presence or Ascension Health will cause the Fee Award to be paid in addition to the consideration described in §§ 8.1.1 through 8.1.4 of this Settlement Agreement. Defendants will pay, or cause to be paid, to Plaintiffs’ Counsel the Maximum Total Fee or any lesser amount as ordered by the Court in its discretion within four weeks after the Court’s entry of the Order and after the Final Judgment becomes Final as defined in section 1.1.4 of this Settlement Agreement.