Crowhorn v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance

OPINION

WITHAM, J.

I. Introduction

This Opinion addresses the final certification of the settlement class, final approval of the settlement, and the award of attorneys’ fees requested by Murphy Spa-daro & Landon. Having considered the Settlement Agreement and the arguments made during the Fairness Hearing, this Court determines that the Settlement Agreement warrants approval. In addition, this Court approves the award of attorneys’ fees to Murphy Spadaro & Landon totaling $1,650,000.

II. Background

A. Facts

On June 8, 2000, James Crowhorn (“Plaintiff’ or “Crowhorn”) filed a class action complaint…