I like the fact that the Judge took all the objections and tried to provide reasons for the settlement.
One of the more widely discussed objection -
"Many Class Members objected to the use of mileage adjustments. Specifically, Class
Members oppose the downward adjustment in the Vehicle Value for high mileage, i.e., mileage
that exceeds the allowed 12,500 miles per year. They contend the Eligible Vehicles were designed
to drive long distances and were promoted for their excellent gas mileage. (Dkt. No. 1976 at 10.)
Relying on this representation, Class members drove their vehicles long distances. (Id.)
Class Members who frequently drove their vehicles undeniably got more use out of them,
and, quite simply, mileage affects a vehicle’s value. A vehicle with high mileage is worth less
than a vehicle with low mileage. Indeed, this notion is reflected in federal and state laws, which
allow a reduction in a consumer’s recovery based on his or her use of the vehicle." See page 30 for more details
