In a notable development in the high-profile case of House v. NCAA, U.S. District Senior Judge Claudia Wilken of the Northern District of California has given final approval to a $2.576 billion settlement to resolve antitrust claims against the NCAA and “Power Five” conferences. However, Judge Wilken has deferred her decision on whether the NCAA must pay over $450 million in attorney fees and costs.
The settlement agreement, which concerns the use of name, image, and likeness (NIL) by student-athletes, has been deemed “fair and reasonable” by Judge Wilken, ensuring relief for the eligible class members. The issue of attorney fees and costs will be addressed in a separate order at a future date. For additional details, visit the full article on Law.com.