New York A11435 amends the civil practice law to allow additional attorneys' fees awards to class representatives in successful class action suits.

New York A11435 amends Rule 909 of the civil practice law and rules to permit courts to award additional attorneys' fees to class representatives in successful class action suits. The court may award fees based on the reasonable value of legal services rendered and, if appropriate, may allow recovery of the awarded amount from the opponent of the class. This change applies to all actions commenced or pending after the act becomes law.

New York A11435 amends the civil practice law to allow additional attorneys' fees awards to class representatives in successful class action suits.

New York A11435 amends Rule 909 of the civil practice law and rules to permit courts to award additional attorneys' fees to class representatives in successful class action suits. The court may award fees based on the reasonable value of legal services rendered and, if appropriate, may allow recovery of the awarded amount from the opponent of the class. This change applies to all actions commenced or pending after the act becomes law.