Chavez et al v. Petrissans et al

Filing 65

ORDER REQUESTING SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING ON THE MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL signed by District Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill on September 16, 2009. (Lira, I)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2. The Court has received and reviewed the Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement and the documents supporting the motion. (Doc. 59-62.) The Court requests supplemental briefing on the following issues: 1. Has the September 1, 2009 installment payment been deposited with the Settlement Administrator? The Settlement Agreement provides for a second installment payment of $200,000 not later than September 1, 2011. The Court is asked to approve a settlement which will not be funded for another two years. Why is this settlement beneficial to the potential class members? Why is a mere promise to pay a settlement in two years a fair settlement? Counsel shall file a written response no later than September 23, 2009.IT IS SO ORDERED. Dated: b9ed48 September 16, 2009 /s/ Lawrence J. O'Neill UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE vs. DENNIS PETRISSANS, et al., Defendants. / GABRIEL CHAVEZ, et al., Plaintiffs, CASE NO. CV F 08-0122 LJO GSA ORDER REQUESTING SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING ON THE MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA