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Median Settlements
The below chart shows the annual median amount paid by defendants whose settlements involved a monetary component. It can readily be seen that companies typically pay far more than individuals. In 2007, the median company settlement dropped to $0.7 million, less than half the 2006 high of $1.5 million. However, in 2008 the median settlement was $1.3 million, nearly double the total for 2007. The median settlement for individuals has consistently been $0.1 million in each year since SOX.
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