Alabama Judge Orders Disclosure of Litigation Funding in Blue Cross Antitrust Settlement Opt-Outs

In a recent development, an Alabama federal judge has mandated that four law firms, which represent hospitals opting out of the $2.8 billion Blue Cross Blue Shield antitrust settlement, must disclose if their decision was influenced by “quick payment” offers from litigation funders. This ruling comes as part of ongoing scrutiny into the financial motivations behind opting out of large settlements. For the complete legal context and further details, visit the original article on Law360’s website.