This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.

Settlement Allocator in Rhode Island

In Rhode Island, the court determines the reasonableness of a proposed settlement allocation in class actions under R.I. Super. Ct. R. Civ. P. 23. The rule requires judicial approval of any settlement that allocates funds between class members and attorneys’ fees, applying a 12% benchmark as a starting point for evaluating the fee portion. The court examines whether the allocation is fair and adequate under the specific circumstances of the case, with the official source providing the full criteria and any exceptions. A worked example below demonstrates how the 12% figure applies in a typical calculation. To estimate how a court might assess a particular allocation, use the DocketMath settlement allocator tool.

Governing authority

In Rhode Island, the settlement allocator rule is set by R.I. Super. Ct. R. Civ. P. 23. The verified packet cites R.I. Super. Ct. R. Civ. P. 23 (https://www.courts.ri.gov/Courts/SuperiorCourt/SuperiorRules/Superior-Rules-Civil-Procedure.pdf).

Rhode Island settlement allocator: the verified value is 12% under R.I. Super. Ct. R. Civ. P. 23. The verified packet cites R.I. Super. Ct. R. Civ. P. 23 (https://www.courts.ri.gov/Courts/SuperiorCourt/SuperiorRules/Superior-Rules-Civil-Procedure.pdf).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the settlement allocator calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.