SACHS, District Judge.
The requested fee award from defendant manufacturers (agreed to by them) is, in my view, excessive, but, for reasons stated, it will be approved. The parties have agreed to an award of $5,650,000 in a class action brought against water heater manufacturers that was settled prior to any significant in-court proceedings. Some 7500 hours were recorded for the prosecution of the case.
In support of the award, I have written assurance from...
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