How is money divided in a class action lawsuit?
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How is money divided in a class action lawsuit?
Pro rata settlements divide money in a class action lawsuit by splitting the amount equally among the Class Members. The share each Class Member will receive can depend on either the total number of individuals in the Class or by the number of valid claims filed, depending on how the agreement is drafted.
What’s the largest lawsuit settlement ever?
Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement
What is the most expensive lawsuit?
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- The McMartin Preschool Trial: $15 million.
- Wildenstein Divorce Settlement: $2.5 billion.
- “The Smartphone Patent Wars” – Apple v. Samsung: $40 billion.
- The BP Oil Spill: $42 billion.
- The Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA): $206 billion.
How do I get a settlement to 100% happy?
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- It’s easiest to get 100% happiness in a large settlement.
- Get 20+ settlers as quickly as you can.
- You can also visit small settlements you’ve acquired with settlers.
- Food, water, and bed stat numbers must be higher than your number of settlers.
- Go nuts with defense.
How are settlements determined?
Settlement amounts are typically calculated by considering various economic damages such as medical expenses, lost wages, and out of pocket expenses from the injury. However non-economic factors should also play a significant role. Non-economic factors might include pain and suffering and loss of quality of life.
How is pain and suffering compensation calculated?
The insurance company, or a jury, will determine how many days you are expected to be in ongoing pain or discomfort. They then apply your daily rate of pay to the equation and multiply the days of pain by your rate of pay per day. It can be difficult to decide which method to use to calculate pain and suffering.
What is the average payout for PTSD?
In my experience the average workers comp PTSD settlement is between $and $if you did not suffer a physical injury. If you suffered a physical injury that resulted in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, then it is possible to receive much more, depending on the severity of your physical injuries.
