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)

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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 -2-

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