Judge Approves CD Antitrust Settlement

A federal judge approved a $143-million settlement of a lawsuit that accused major record companies and large music retailers of conspiring to set minimum music prices.

Under the settlement, 3.5 million people who signed on to an antitrust lawsuit are to receive shares of the award.

Checks for $12.60 are expected to be mailed out within a couple of weeks to the millions who submitted claims.