Google Users' Class Action Lawyers Face Reduced Fee Award

A California federal judge has indicated that he will not grant lawyers the full $147 million in fees they sought for winning a $425 million class action verdict against Google for collecting user information without consent. The lawyers, who described their work as 'really excellent lawyering,' argued for the higher amount citing the complexity and scope of the case.

The judge praised the lawyers' efforts but did not specify what he considers an acceptable fee range. A decision on the final amount is expected in the coming weeks.