Judge: Lon F. Hurwitz, Case: 20-01161300, Date: 2023-08-30 Tentative Ruling

Final Accounting

The Final Accounting hearing was originally set for May 31, 2023. Plaintiff was ordered to submit a final report regarding distribution of the settlement funds. (ROA 67). Shortly before the hearing, the Court continued the matter because the Administrator’s declaration stated that the check cashing period did not expire until July 18, 2023. (ROA 77, 79).

On August 17, 2023, Plaintiff submitted an updated declaration from the Administrator. (ROA 84). The Administrator attests that on January 19, 2023, it issued settlement checks to the 44 PAGA Settlement Members. [Admin. Decl., ¶ 4.] The Administrator further attests that the check cashing period expired on July 22, 2023, and as of August 17, 2023, there are six uncashed checks totaling $2,172.80. [Id., ¶¶ 6, 7.] Pursuant to the Judgment, settlement checks that are not negotiated during the check cashing period shall be void, and the monies shall be sent to the State Controller Unclaimed Property Fund. [Id., ¶ 8.] The Administrator attests that on or before August 25, 2023, it will issue a payment totaling $2,172.80 to the State Controller’s Office. [Id., ¶ 9.]

RULING:

The Final Accounting hearing is CONTINUED to September 29, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. in Department CX103 so that the settlement administrator can file a declaration attesting that the funds from the uncashed checks have been disbursed to the State Controller Unclaimed Property Fund.

Counsel must file the requisite settlement administrator declaration no later than ten (10) calendar days prior the continued hearing date.

Clerk to give Notice.