The plaintiffs brought a motion to approve a $9 million class action settlement and Class Counsel's fee agreement regarding a C. difficile outbreak at the defendant hospital.
The outbreak affected approximately 223 patients, 91 of whom died.
The court reviewed the settlement terms, which allocated funds based on the duration and severity of symptoms, and considered factors such as litigation risk, the recommendation of experienced counsel, and the single remaining objection.
Finding the settlement fair, reasonable, and in the best interests of the class, the court approved the settlement and the proposed legal fees of 21.5%.
