Bank of America $2.4 Billion Settlement Approved by Judge

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Bank of America Corp.’s $2.4 billion settlement with investors who lost money as a result of the bank’s acquisition of Merrill Lynch & Co. was approved by a federal judge.

U.S. District Judge Kevin Castel in Manhattan said in a hearing today that the settlement is “fair, reasonable and adequate,” and he granted it final approval.