In re: Wawa, Inc. Data Security Litigation

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June 25, 2025
3rd Circ. Upholds $3.2M Atty Fee In Wawa Breach Suit

The Third Circuit on Wednesday upheld a $3.2 million fee award for Berger Montague and Fine Kaplan & Black in the settlement for consumers affected by a 2019 Wawa data breach, ruling Wednesday that the district court judge correctly found no improper "side deals" or collusion at class members' expense.
April 10, 2025
Judge On Bid To Redo Wawa Breach Atty Fees: 'I Don't Buy It'

A Third Circuit panel on Thursday considering a class member's request to reconsider a $3.2 million attorney fee award in the Wawa data breach litigation seemed unconvinced of the argument that the number was the result of side-dealing attorneys, with one judge telling counsel, "I don't buy it."
March 28, 2025
3rd Circ. Preview: April Arguments Feature Class Action Rows

The Third Circuit's April argument lineup springs into action with securities litigation brought by Walmart investors claiming they were misled about the government's opioid investigation into the company, and a bid to upend an attorney fee award stemming from the settlement of data breach litigation against convenience store chain Wawa.