May 23, 2022
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.
March 21, 2022
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.
March 14, 2022
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.
January 10, 2022
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.