Opinion ID: 3009953
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Could the Class Requisites Have Been Met

Text: On The Current Record?......................... 70
Typicality........................... 70 2. Adequacy of Representation................. 71
Owners........................ 71
Represent the Interests of the Entire Class? 73 VI. Is the Settlement Fair, Reasonable, and Adequate?........ 82 A. Adequacy of Settlement - General Principles..................................... 87 1. Valuation of the Settlement - Introduction......................... 88 a. Plaintiffs' Witness Dr. Itmar Simonsen................ 89 b. Inability of Class Members to Use Certificates........... 91
Option........................ 94
the Claim..................... 96
The Relief Requested................. 98

Remedies......................100 B. Complexity of the Suit..........................102 C. Reaction of the Class...........................103 D. Stage of Proceedings............................106 E. Risks of Establishing Liability.................109 F. Risks of Establishing Damages...................113 G. Risks of Maintaining Class Status................116 H. Ability to Withstand Greater Judgment...........120 I. Summary.........................................120 VII. APPROVAL OF THE ATTORNEYS' FEE AWARD ...........................122 VIII. OTHER ISSUES; CONCLUSION ...................................131 _____________________________