Cassese v. Washington Mutual, Inc.

DECISION AND ORDER

SPATT, District Judge.

This case arises from approval of a settlement ending more than six years of class action litigation against the Defendant Washington Mutual, Inc. (“WMI”) for alleged violations of federal and state law in charging pre-payment fees relating to residential mortgage and home equity loans. Familiarity with the numerous pri- or orders is presumed.

On February 15, 2011, a Settlement Agreement (the “Agreement”) was filed with the Court. As part of the Agreement, the Settlement Class Members agreed to relinquish any claims against WMI. For its part, WMI agreed…