I agree with this.

Suits do not always make the suing party whole, for a number of reasons, yet still have value in enforcing law.

Additionally, many arrangements (particularly class action) have attorneys assuming the entire financial risk of the a loss, and it's reasonable for them to be paid for this service.

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That said...we're not taking about 30% to the plaintiff, or even 5%. It's 1.4%!!!

It's like saying Facebook founders get a combined 1.4% of the company.