Judge: Robert C. Longstreth, Case: 37-2021-00021898-CU-OE-CTL, Date: 2024-03-01 Tentative Ruling

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TENTATIVE RULINGS - February 29, 2024

03/01/2024  08:30:00 AM  C-65 COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO

JUDICIAL OFFICER:Robert Longstreth

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Civil - Unlimited  Other employment Motion Hearing (Civil) 37-2021-00021898-CU-OE-CTL VALLE VS PACIFIC SHELLFISH INC [E-FILE] CAUSAL DOCUMENT/DATE FILED:

Plaintiff's Motion for Final Approval of Class Action and PAGA Settlement (ROA 64) is GRANTED.

Settlement administration costs are approved in the amount of $9,000.00.

Plaintiff's request for a service award is granted, but reduced to $5,000.00 based on the court's review of his declaration.

Plaintiffs' counsel's request for fees is granted as requested in the amount of $128,333.33, which is one third of the total settlement fund, after conducting a lodestar cross-check.

Class counsel's request for $13,740.19 in costs is also granted.

The court sets a compliance hearing for Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Plaintiff is to file a declaration from the administrator regarding the status of disbursement on or before September 17, 2024.

Plaintiff is to submit a revised Proposed Order and Judgment to reflect the revised service award and the compliance hearing/deadline within five (5) days.

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