Litigation funder disputes AMP BOLR settlementBY KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 8 MAY 2024 12:42PMThe litigation funder of the AMP Buyer of Last Resort (BOLR) class action is negotiating its cut of the settlement money and could take home as much as $43 million. Related News |
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It seems the intent was for the Planning Businesses to seek restitution now it looks like AMP just funded a lavish holiday for the principals of the Litigation Funder!
C'Mon!! let the right people get the settlement for the right amount and for the right reasons!