Leonard et al v. John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York et al
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1:18-cv-04994
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Multi Party Litigation:
Class Action
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May 23, 2022
$7M Cut From Atty Award In John Hancock Overcharging Suit
Attorneys who helped a class of John Hancock life insurance policyholders score a $123 million settlement will now take home $27 million for their work, after a New York federal judge trimmed about $7 million from Susman Godfrey LLP's initial award to reflect settlement opt-outs.
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March 21, 2022
Attys Get $34M In Fees For John Hancock Overcharging Suit
Attorneys who helped a class of John Hancock life insurance policyholders score a $123 million settlement will receive $34 million for their work, after a New York federal judge granted Susman Godfrey LLP's fee request.
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March 14, 2022
Attys Want $34M For John Hancock Overcharging Suit Win
Attorneys who helped a class of John Hancock life insurance policyholders score a $123M settlement asked for $34.4 million in fees, telling a New York federal court that such an award is more than fair given the "outstanding result" the lawyers secured.
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January 10, 2022
John Hancock Insureds Get $123M Deal In Overcharging Suit
A New York federal judge on Monday preliminarily approved a $123 million class action settlement for about 1,300 policyholders that will end litigation accusing John Hancock of overcharging for life insurance.