An objector has presented his challenge to the $125 million settlement of class action claims that users of PACER, the U.S. federal courts’ electronic records system, are being overcharged. The case is now heading to the Federal Circuit for further evaluation.
Details surrounding the nature of the objection or the identity of the objector themselves remain unclear. PACER – an acronym for Public Access to Court Electronic Records – has been a staple for legal professionals, journalists, researchers, and the interested public since its inception in the late 20th century. Offering a digital window into the federal judiciary’s court records, PACER has courted some controversy over its fee structure and the cost of access to these public documents.
The class action settlement under scrutiny stems from accusations that federal judiciary overprice usage of the PACER system, with the agreed settlement standing at a significant $125 million. How this objector’s appeal to the Federal Circuit might affect the settlement is as of yet unknown, since the specifics regarding the nature of the objection remain undisclosed.
For those eager for additional insights into the issue as it unfolds, Law360 is tracking the journey of this challenging case in the Federal Circuit in their ongoing coverage.