Attorney Fees, Incentive Awards Slashed By Judge In Settled Wal-Mart Drivers’ Suit

(September 18, 2017, 1:17 PM EDT) -- SAN FRANCISCO — A California federal judge on Sept. 14 awarded attorney fees and incentive awards following the $60.8 million settlement reached between Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and a class of drivers who brought wage claims against their employer, but in amounts below those requested by the plaintiffs (Charles Ridgeway, et al. v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc., No. 08-cv-05221, N.D. Calif., 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 149440)....