A federal appeals panel appeared unlikely to unravel a controversial class action settlement over defects in Remington rifles, raising doubts that a low claims rate necessarily indicates there’s something inherently wrong with the notices that went out.
The settlement, designed to provide refunds or repair an estimated 7.5 million Remington Model 700 rifles with allegedly defective triggers, has been a target of critics because of its dismal claims rate. Attorneys general from 21 states filed contrasting amicus briefs in the case, divided over whether the settlement created a public safety hazard in failing to reach enough class members or had adequately attempted to compensate gun owners for economic injuries without infringing on their rights.
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