Why is there a Settlement. The Court has not decided whether the Plaintiff or the Defendant should win this case. Instead, both sides agreed to a Settlement. That way, they avoid the uncertainties and expenses associated with ongoing litigation, and Class Members will get compensation sooner rather than, if at all, after the completion of a trial.
Why is there a Settlement. The Court has not decided in favor of the Plaintiffs or Defendant. Instead, both sides agreed to the Settlement. The Settlement avoids the cost and risk of a trial and related appeals, while providing benefits to members of the Class (“Class Members”). The Class Representatives appointed to represent the Class and the attorneys for the Class (“Class Counsel,” see Question 18) think the Settlement is best for all Class Members.
Why is there a Settlement. Plaintiffs and Settlement Class Counsel believe that the members of the Settlement Class have been damaged by Defendants’ conduct, as described in the Action (including the Complaint and any amendments). Defendants believe that Plaintiffs’ claims lack merit and would have been rejected prior to trial, at trial, or on appeal. The Court has not decided which side was right or wrong or if any laws were violated. Instead, Plaintiffs and Brown University, the University of Chicago, the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, Duke University, Emory University, and Yale University agreed to settle the case and avoid the delays, costs, and the risk of trial, and the appeals that would follow a trial. These Settlements are the product of extensive arm’s length negotiations, between experienced counsel. Settling this case allows members of the Settlement Class to receive cash payments (see Question 6 below). In addition, under the Settlements, Brown University, the University of Chicago, the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, Duke University, Emory University, and Yale University have agreed to complete certain discovery as detailed in the Settlement Agreements. Plaintiffs, Brown University, the University of Chicago, the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, Duke University, Emory University, and Yale University have agreed to settle this case after two years of extensive litigation and discovery. As part of discovery, Plaintiffs have reviewed and analyzed tens of thousands of pages of documents turned over by the Defendants in the litigation. The Settlements allow members of the Settlement Class who submit valid and timely claims to receive some compensation, rather than risk ultimately receiving nothing. Plaintiffs and Settlement Class Counsel believe the Settlements are in the best interests of all members of the Settlement Class. If the Settlements are approved, Plaintiffs and the Settlement Class will dismiss and release their claims against Brown University, the University of Chicago, the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, Duke University, Emory University, and Yale University.
Why is there a Settlement. The Court has not reached a final decision as to all of claims in the Class Action. Instead, the Class Representatives and Defendants have agreed to the Settlement. The Settlement is the product of extensive negotiations between Class Counsel and Defense Counsel during an all-day session with a private mediator, and additional arm’s length negotiations. The parties to the Settlement have taken into account the uncertainty and risks of litigation and have concluded that it is desirable to settle on the terms and conditions set forth in the Settlement Agreement. The Class Counsel, who are highly experienced in this kind of matter, and the Class Representatives believe that the Settlement is best for all Class Members.
Why is there a Settlement. The Court has not reached a final decision as to the Class Representatives’ claims. Instead, after more than four years of litigation, the Class Representatives and Defendant have agreed to the Settlement. The Settlement is the product of extensive negotiations between Class Counsel and Defendant’s counsel and multiple sessions with a private mediator. The Settlement only was reached shortly before the trial in this case. The parties to the Settlement have taken into account the uncertainty and risks of litigation and have concluded that it is desirable to settle on the terms and conditions set forth in the Settlement Agreement. The Class Representatives and Class Counsel, who are experienced in this kind of matter, believe that the Settlement is best for all Class Members.
Why is there a Settlement. The Court has not reached a final decision as to the Class Representatives’ claims. Instead, the Class Representatives and the Duke Defendants have agreed to the Settlement. The Settlement is the product of extensive negotiations between Class Counsel and Defense Counsel during an all-day session with a private mediator, and several months of additional arm’s-length negotiations. The Settling Parties have taken into account the uncertainty and risks of litigation and have concluded that it is desirable to settle on the terms and conditions set forth in the Settlement Agreement. The Class Representatives and Class Counsel, who are highly experienced in this kind of matter, believe that the Settlement is best for all Class Members.
Why is there a Settlement. The Court has not reached a final decision as to the Class Representative’s claims. Instead, the Class Representative and Defendants have agreed to the Settlement. The Settlement is the product of extensive negotiations between the Class Representative, Defendants, and their counsel, who were assisted in their negotiations by a neutral private mediator. The parties to the Settlement have taken into account the uncertainty and risks of litigation and have concluded that it is desirable to settle on the terms and conditions set forth in the Settlement Agreement. The Class Representative and Class Counsel believe that the Settlement is best for all Class Members. Nothing in the Settlement Agreement is an admission or concession on Defendants’ part of any fault or liability whatsoever. The Settlement has been entered into to avoid the uncertainty, expense, and burden of additional litigation.
Why is there a Settlement. Plaintiffs believe that their case is meritorious, yet they have agreed to this Settlement because, if it is approved, it provides benefits to the Class, while avoiding risks associated with further litigation and trial. Nissan believes the lawsuit has no merit, but nevertheless is willing to enter into this Settlement as a further commitment to its customers, to provide extra peace of mind to its customers, and to end further litigation, which could be protracted, burdensome and expensive. The Court has not decided who is right or wrong in this lawsuit. This proposed Settlement is not, and should not be considered as, evidence of Nissan’s admission or concession of any fault, wrongdoing or liability whatsoever, nor a concession by Plaintiffs that their suit was meritless.
Why is there a Settlement. The Court has not reached a final decision as to the Class Representatives’ claims. Instead, the Class Representatives and Defendants have agreed to the Settlement. The Settlement is the product of extensive negotiations between Class Counsel and Defense Counsel and multiple all-day sessions with a private mediator and with multiple judges from the Southern District of Illinois. The Settlement was reached at the courthouse at the time trial was set to begin, and the parties were ready to proceed with a month-long trial. The parties to the Settlement have taken into account the uncertainty and risks of litigation and have concluded that it is desirable to settle on the terms and conditions set forth in the Settlement Agreement. The Class Representatives and Class Counsel, who are experienced in this kind of matter, believe that the Settlement is best for all Class Members.
Why is there a Settlement. The Court has not reached a final decision as to the Class Representatives’ claims. Instead, the Class Representatives and Defendants have agreed to the Settlement. The Settlement is the product of extensive negotiations between the Class Representatives, Defendants, and their counsel. The parties to the Settlement have taken into account the uncertainty and risks of litigation and have concluded that it is desirable to settle on the terms and conditions set forth in the Settlement Agreement. The Class Representatives and Class Counsel believe that the Settlement is best for all Class Members. Nothing in the Settlement Agreement is an admission or concession on Defendants’ part of any fault or liability whatsoever. The Settlement has been entered into to avoid the uncertainty, expense, and burden of additional litigation.
