1.   She counselled them not to accept this settlement.

2.   Although it appears now that the creditors will not be paid in full, all have accepted the settlement, officials said.

3.   Among other things, the plaintiffs accused the attorneys of failing to fully investigate individual claims and of forcing their clients into accepting the settlement.

4.   AOL has to be hoping the settlement will be accepted by the judge ruling on the case next month.

5.   At the time, he was under investigation by the SEC for securities fraud in Ohio and would soon accept a settlement that barred him from the securities business.

6.   But Alexander said he, Krist and White could not recommend Mrs. Bigham accept the settlement, so they got out of the case before it was concluded.

7.   But in a lawsuit filed in King County Superior Court, Brown now says he felt pressured to accept the settlement last March.

8.   But many people have refused to accept the settlement and are instead continuing to pursue their claims separately.

9.   Essentially, class members can accept the settlement, which will vary from person to person according to a specific formula that has not been announced.

10.   Even if Robinson accepts the settlement, which is nearly certain, its terms will likely remain a secret.