New York S09466 amends the civil practice law to allow courts to award additional attorneys' fees to class representatives in successful class action.

New York S09466 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 these fees based on the reasonable value of legal services rendered and, if justice requires, allow recovery of the awarded amount from the opponent of the class. This change applies to all actions commenced on or after the bill becomes law and to all actions pending on that date.

New York S09466 amends the civil practice law to allow courts to award additional attorneys' fees to class representatives in successful class action.

New York S09466 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 these fees based on the reasonable value of legal services rendered and, if justice requires, allow recovery of the awarded amount from the opponent of the class. This change applies to all actions commenced on or after the bill becomes law and to all actions pending on that date.