HESS v. VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
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- appeal
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Outcome
Plaintiffs prevailed in class action litigation against Volkswagen. On appeal of attorney fees, the court affirmed a reduced fee award of $983,616.75 (down from initial $7+ million award), representing a 70% reduction from the lodestar fee of $3,278,722.50 based on the minimal actual recovery of $45,780 to the class.
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