Thompson v. Covington Housing Development Corp.

discussing factors relevant to determining whether the named plaintiff may appoint new counsel to appeal the approval of a settlement negotiated by former class counsel | counseling against redeciding questions "absent the most cogent reasons such as the avoidance of manifest injustice" | counseling against redeciding questions “absent the most cogent reasons such as the avoidance of manifest injustice” | discussing factors relevant to determining whether the named plaintiff may appoint new counsel to appeal the approval of a settlement negotiated by former class counsel | experience prerequisite for eligibility for apprenticeship program and on-the-job training found .to perpetuate effects of past discrimination; district court ordered to consider whether experience prerequisite should be shortened | “To be sure, the assent of named Plaintiffs is not a prerequisite to court approval.” | previous panel determination not binding in light of intervening Supreme Court decision | acceptors of individual back pay tender do not waive rights to appeal | acceptors of individual back pay tender do not waive rights to appeal | simultaneous negotiations "weigh heavily" against settlement approval | simultaneous negotiations “weigh heavily” against settlement approval | backpay and reinstatement available under Title VII | back-pay and reinstatement available under Title VII | high school requirement for intra-company transfer | “Unrealistic exactitude is not required.” | "Unrealistic exactitude is not required."