In re: Fortive Data Security Litigation

Summary

The United States District Court for the Western District of Washington granted final approval of a class action settlement in In re: Fortive Data Security Litigation. The court certified the settlement class for settlement purposes, approved the notice program and settlement, awarded $1,000,000 in attorneys’ fees and $25,425.07 in litigation expenses, and authorized $3,500 service awards for each class representative. The court entered final judgment dismissing the litigation with prejudice and retained jurisdiction to interpret and implement the settlement.

Holdings

1. The Court grants final approval of the Settlement Agreement, finding it fair, reasonable, and adequate under Rule 23.
2. Settlement Class Counsel's request for attorneys' fees of $1,000,000 (one-third of the non-reversionary common fund) and litigation expenses of $25,425.07 is reasonable.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the proposed class action settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate under Rule 23.
2. Whether the requested attorneys' fees and costs are reasonable.
3. Whether the notice program satisfied due process and Rule 23 requirements.

Disposition

approved