Beder v. Cleveland Browns, Inc.

*27Opinion and Ruling on Final Approval of Class Action Settlement

Kenneth R. Callahan, Judge.

On April 4, 2001, the plaintiffs and defendants filed a comprehensive settlement with this court, which was preliminarily approved on April 6, 2001. Following a hearing on May 24, 2001, the parties each submitted motions for final approval of the class action settlement, including affidavits of counsel. In accordance with the discussion below, the court approves the settlement.

I. Background

On November 6, 1995, the ownership of the old Cleveland Browns (the “Browns”) announced that the franchise intended…