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Settlement Class and Implications
The chapter focuses on the concept of a settlement class in a class action lawsuit, discussing the arguments for expanding the plaintiff class and the potential for copycat lawsuits. It also explores the logistics and differences between the class action lawsuits involving asbestos cases and the current lawsuit, highlighting the ease of administration in the latter. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the possibility of the court rejecting a settlement if it fails to provide sufficient damages to the plaintiffs.