date:Jul 18, 2012
torney fees, which represented around 19% of the common fund.
Excessiveattorney fees
Their claims were originally rejected by a district court in California, but the decision has been reversed on appeal.
Kellogg and the lawyers to the class action had hoped to finalise the settlement.
However, the appeal court concluded:Class counsel and Kellogg ask us for the impossible a verdict before the trial. They essentially say, trust us. Uphold the settlement now, and well tell you what it is later