Class Action,
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Apr. 24, 2023
Allocations in mass torts: a client-centered approach
When a global settlement of a case involving multiple plaintiffs results in an undifferentiated pot of money, lawyers should consider using an experienced neutral to allocate the funds to the individual plaintiffs in a fair, adequate and reasonable manner.
Gail A. Andler
Neutral
JAMS
Email: gandler@jamsadr.com
Gail A. Andler is a retired judge of the Orange County Superior Court. She is a Southern California-based neutral who specializes in business, employment, class actions, and mass torts.
After expending large amounts of time and resources to bring a mass tort to the point of resolution, counsel and clients are doubtless looking forward to getting the settlement funds distributed and putting the matter behind them. There are still important steps to completing the process, however, in order for counsel to navigate potential ethical issues and ensure the clients’ interests are being protected.
When a global settlement of a ...
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