General Motors Corporation, Tommy Dollar and Others, Petitioners v. Clyde Bloyed, Ron Godbey, and Regina Godbey…

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court affirmed the appellate court's judgment that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in approving the class settlement, but reversed the portion that held the settlement proper despite inadequate notice of attorney's fees, remanding for a proper hearing and notice. The Court emphasized that class‑action settlement notices must disclose the maximum fee sought and the method of calculation.