In re "Agent Orange" Product Liability Litigation
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
597 F. Supp. 740 (1984)
Relevant factsFree
Vietnam War veterans and their families (plaintiffs) sued the U.S. government and chemical manufacturers, alleging Agent Orange exposure caused their health problems and their children's birth defects; after five years of litigation, the parties reached a settlement requiring the court's approval before it could take effect.
IssueFree
Whether, to approve a class-action settlement agreement, a trial court must determine that the agreement is reasonable under the law.
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