That will make it harder for the plaintiffs and Andersen to agree on settlement terms, several lawyers said.

This lawsuit was settled in 2004 with no publicity of the settlement terms.

He also said the men inside maintained a 24-hour watch and were determined to resist an attack or unfavorable settlement terms.

If they had won, it would probably have meant less generous settlement terms for individual customers.

If the clubs don't like the settlement terms, they can opt for a trial.

He said all current shareholders had agreed to sell, so the settlement terms become moot.

The statement shed no light on the settlement terms.

Unlike a public school district, the archdiocese need not disclose the settlement terms.

"I was satisfied with the settlement terms and had no plans to opt out."

University officials said yesterday that settlement terms will have to be discussed by the trustees.