Legal Opinion
Chester Upland School District v. Pennsylvania
District Court, E.D. Pennsylvania
Decided August 15, 2012No. Civil Action No. 12-132PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM RE: FINAL APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT
BAYLSON, District Judge.
I. Introduction
Like opening a window in a dark, stuffy room, a trial brings light and fresh air to the resolution of disputes, different from any other form of dispute resolution. The public testimony of a witness under oath, supported or contradicted by documents and cross examination, is invaluable.
Even though this case is now before the Court for approval of a class action settlement, the benefits of a ten-day trial have been immense. The trial brought out into public light:
• A school system in dire financial…
2Cases cited21 opinions
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