McKee v. Correct Care Solutions, LLC et al

Filing 183

ORDER granting 178 Motion to Enforce Settlement as set forth. Signed by Honorable Robert T. Dawson on November 17, 2021. (lw)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
HOT SPRINGS DIVISION
MARTHA MCKEE, as Administratrix
of the Estate of RALPH FANTACONE
v.

PLAINTIFF
Case No. 6:18-cv-06117

CORRECT CARE SOLUTIONS, LLC; and
CORIZON HEALTH, Inc., a.k.a. CORIZON, LLC

DEFENDANTS

ORDER
Before the Court is Plaintiff’s Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement Against CCS (ECF No.
178). On November 15, 2021, the Court held a hearing to consider Plaintiff’s motion. Defendant once
again confirms the settlement and states that all amounts due will be paid by Friday, November 19, 2021 at
12:00 p.m. This includes a separate, agreed amount for attorney fees and costs of $10,000 dollars that the
Court approved at the hearing.
Even if all amounts are paid, as agreed, the Court may nonetheless consider substantial sanctions
for the Defendant’s conduct in this matter. Should the Court decide to conduct an additional hearing,
representatives of the Defendants, Dona Gordon, and Jack Severson, will be ordered to appear. Plaintiff’s
attorney is excused from personally appearing and may appear by zoom if she desires for she has been
inconvenienced enough by the Defendant.
Defendant’s conduct has been inappropriate and may suggest an intent to commit a fraud on the
Court. Therefore, the Court retains jurisdiction even if the Plaintiff’s case is settled in full.
Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiff’s Motion to Enforce Settlement (ECF No. 178)
is GRANTED.
IT IS SO ORDERED this 17th day of November 2021.

/s/Robert T. Dawson
ROBERT T. DAWSON
SENIOR U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE
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