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How big will Facebook settlement checks be? Lawyers reveal estimated payment per person (thehill.com)
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How big will Facebook settlement checks be? Lawyers reveal estimated payment per person::Hoping the the massive Facebook privacy settlement is about to change your life? Don't hold your breath.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Right, this sort of thing can involve a giant team of lawyers and paralegals pouring over documents and case law. The next big case they take on may be years away from a successful settlement (if they even get one), and they need to float on that money. That said, the top partners of the firm are definitely getting a payday.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Wouldn't be shocked if that was their business model. Trying to look up the plaintiffs it seemed like they were represented by a firm that did a lot of mesothelioma cases.