Value of top 10 wage and hour class action settlements (in millions), 2010–2016

year Amount (millions)
2010 $336.5 
2011 $221.1
2012 $292
2013 $248.5
2014 $215.3
2015 $463.6
2016 $695.5

Source: Seyfarth Shaw LLP, 2017 Annual Workplace Class Action Litigation Report, chapter I

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