Goodfellow v. Cashman et al

Filing 81

JUDGMENT: The Court approves the proposed $1,150,000 class settlement as modified: Existing expenses, totaling $153,853.03, must be paid off of the top; The attorney's fees are set at $500,000, less any additional expenses; and a settlement fund of $496,146.97 is created. All class members are enjoined from engaging in legal action related to the facts of this case. All class members are bound by this Judgment. The amended complaint is dismissed with prejudice. The Court retains jurisdiction to oversee the settlement and resolve any issues that arise under it. The Court directs the Clerk to close the related case, 3:14-cv-226 DPM, pursuant to this Judgment. Signed by Judge D. P. Marshall Jr. on 10/31/2017. (jak)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
JONESBORO DIVISION
YOLANDA GOODMAN,
on behalf of herself and all similarly
situated persons

v.

PLAINTIFF

No. 3:14-cv-229-DPM

CRITTENDEN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION,
INC.; EUGENE K. CASHMAN, III; W. BRAD
McCORMICK; CIGNA HEALTH AND LIFE
INSURANCE CO.; JAMIE R. CARTER, JR.;
DAVID G. BAYTOS; DAVID RAINES, JR.;
JASON W. COLLARD; HERSCHEL F.
OWENS; ANDREW LUTTRELL; KEITH M.
INGRAM; RANDALL CATT; WILLIAM
JOHNSON; LANNIE L. LANCASTER;
JULIO P. RUIZ; SHERRYL. LONDON;
NESS S. SECHREST; RANDY R. SULLIVAN;
and LEVEN WILLIAMS

DEFENDANTS

JUDGMENT
1. The Court approves the proposed $1,150,000 class settlement
as modified:
• Existing expenses, totaling $153,853.03, must be paid off
of the top;
• The attorney's fees are set at $500,000, less any addition al
expenses; an d

• A settlement fund of $496,146.97 is created. This fund
shall be distributed as follows:
o $334,380.07 to pay approved claims in full.

Any

money from undisbursed claims will be credited
toward the balance;
o $5000 to Yolanda Goodman for her service as class
representative; and
o The balance to all class members on a per capita basis.
2. All class members are enjoined from engaging in legal action
related to the facts of this case.

That includes filing, prosecuting,

intervening in, or participating as a plaintiff, claimant, or class member
in any action based on, relating to, or arising from the claims, causes of
action, or circumstances alleged in this case. All class members are
bound by this Judgment.
3. The amended complaint is dismissed with prejudice.
4. The Court retains jurisdiction to oversee the settlement and
resolve any issues that arise under it.
5. The Court directs the Clerk to close the related case, Goodfellow

v. Cashman, No. 3:14-cv-226-DPM, pursuant to this Judgment.
v
D.P. Marshall Jr.
United States District Judge

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