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6 canonical passages across 5 cases, quoted by 32 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side: they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Camden I Condominium Association, Inc. v. John B. Dunkle.

#Case FlagCanonical passage Citers
1 Camden I Condominium Association, Inc. v. John B. Dunkle Anchor
ca11 · 1991
green “attorneys' fees awarded from a common fund shall be based upon a reasonable percentage of the fund established for the benefit of the class.” 10
2 Lipuma v. American Express Co.
flsd · 2005
green “in determining whether a proposed settlement is fair, reasonable and adequate, the reaction of the class is an important factor.” 6
3 Waters v. International Precious Metals Corp.
ca11 · 1999
green “while we have decided in this circuit that a lodestar calculation is not proper in common fund cases, we may refer to that figure for comparison.” 4
4 Camden I Condominium Association, Inc. v. John B. Dunkle
ca11 · 1991
green “may be adjusted in accordance with the individual circumstances of each case.” 4
5 In re Checking Account Overdraft Litigation
flsd · 2011
green “in determining whether a settlement is fair in light of the potential range of recovery, the court is guided by the important maxim that the fact that a proposed settlement amounts to only a fraction of the potential recovery does not mean the settlement is unfair or inadequate.” 4
6 Ressler v. Jacobson
flmd · 1992
green “numerous cases recognize that the attorney's contingent fee risk is an important factor in determining the fee award.” 4

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