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Lucent settles shareholder lawsuits for US$600 million

CHICAGO-In what market watchers describe as one of the largest class-action settlements ever, Lucent Technologies Inc. has resolved all outstanding shareholder lawsuits for more than US$600 million.

The settlement, which made Lucent’s share price rise, involves 54 lawsuits.

The company has dealt with a series of recent challenges, including regulatory inquiries, union renegotiations and a whistle-blower lawsuit.

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