PRETRIAL ADJUDICATION
...Pleading
......Class Actions
.........Generally
............Settlement Agrmts
3 Cards On This Topic:

While trial court's order to approve settlement was the product of a reasoned exercise of discretion, remand required for notice to class which accurately reflects class membership.

Trial court erred in finding class settlement terms fair, reasonable and adequate w/out evidence of the amount class members would be entitled to if they prevailed, and w/out any basis to evaluate reasonableness.

Unclaimed funds in Verizon and customers’ class action consumer protection settlement are "unpaid residue" under CCP 384(b).