Sunglass Deal Objectors Get $51,000, Not Requested $640,000

Attorneys representing objectors to a $40 million class settlement over Costa Del Mar Inc. sunglass warranties got their bid for nearly $640,000 in fees cut to just $51,000 after a federal court in Florida called their request “greatly exaggerated.”

The settlement resolved three lawsuits alleging Costa unlawfully charged consumers for warranties and repairs despite promises of a “lifetime warranty” and “nominal” repair fees.

The fund covers product vouchers, attorneys’ fees, and expenses.

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida gave final approval to the deal last September, but reduced class counsel’s fees from $12 million to $8 ...