When courts in the 9th Circuit are ruling on a settlement agreement negotiated before a class action is certified, the court requires the settlement to meet a higher standard of fairness to ensure no collusion is involved. 05/26/2022 4:30 P.M. 5 minute read Russell v. Ray Klein, Inc., No. 1:19-CV-00001-MC, 2022 WL 1639560 (D. Or. […]