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A federal judge approved a $35 million attorney fee award—25% of a $140 million settlement—stemming from a long-running class action challenging the Taxi and Limousine Commission’s license suspension practices. The court found the nearly 20-year litigation, which involved multiple appeals and constitutional rulings, justified the substantial fee despite the city’s request for a far lower award.