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0 pointsdvtrn6y ago0 comments

Maybe because it is settled

Right, this is why it confuses me because it's been declared settled, a formal resolution outside of the court, the matter is resolved independently between the parties. It seems odd to settle this kind of class-action allegation while continue making statements about it after the fact.

Is my understanding of this incorrect?

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ocdtrekkie6y ago

Settlement offers this fun gap where they've paid people to not pursue them further, but don't have to actually admit they did anything wrong. And obviously, Google doesn't want people to believe they discriminate against people unfairly, so of course if they legally can, they're going to stand by their position that they don't. Even if they do and had to pay people to settle a case for it.

dvtrnOP6y ago

And obviously, Google doesn't want people to believe they discriminate against people unfairly, so of course if they legally can, they're going to stand by their position that they don't

This is about on par with where my thinking was on this. I'm aware that these settlements are often contingent upon agreements from both parties regarding disclosing details of the settlement, and I suppose I assumed there was something in place here that prevented parties from speaking out about the settlement other than to release a statement saying 'a settlement was reached'.

Evidently not the case here. Thanks.

ocdtrekkie6y ago

I think it's common to forbid the parties from saying derogatory comments about the other party. Google can continue to say whatever it wants about itself.

Aka, the plaintiffs probably can't argue with Google's claim that they don't age discriminate, and Google probably can't say bad things about the people that sued them for it. But Google can continue to claim it treats all applicants fairly.

will42746y ago

Yes. Companies often issue press statements after settling a case.

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0 pointsdvtrn6y ago0 comments

Maybe because it is settled

Is my understanding of this incorrect?

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ocdtrekkie6y ago

dvtrnOP6y ago

And obviously, Google doesn't want people to believe they discriminate against people unfairly, so of course if they legally can, they're going to stand by their position that they don't

Evidently not the case here. Thanks.

ocdtrekkie6y ago

I think it's common to forbid the parties from saying derogatory comments about the other party. Google can continue to say whatever it wants about itself.

will42746y ago

Yes. Companies often issue press statements after settling a case.

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