Zakskorn et al v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. et al

Filing 68

ORDER signed by Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 7/10/14. The Court GRANTS Preliminary approval of the proposed notice and ADOPTS the notice-and-hearing schedule. Plaintiffs' consent Motion to file a consolitated complaint and stay defendants' response pending resolution of class settlement is likewise GRANTED. (Mena-Sanchez, L)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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No. 2:11-CV-02610-KJM-KJN

STACIE ZAKSKORN, et al.,

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Plaintiffs,

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v.

ORDER

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AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.,
INC., et al.,

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Defendants.

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Pursuant to court order, May 2, 2014 Order at 15–16, ECF No. 63, the parties

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jointly filed a response addressing the court’s concerns regarding preliminary approval of the

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class-settlement notice and proposing a notice-and-hearing schedule. Joint Response at 2–7,

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ECF No. 65. Having reviewed the filing, the court is now satisfied the proposed notice will

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adequately protect potential class members’ interests and approves the proposed notice and

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schedule.1

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In light of the parties’ joint response, the court understands plaintiffs’ counsel to have
the class member information they require. Should plaintiffs’ counsel need additional
information from defendants, the parties are directed to meet and confer before filing any
motion with the court.
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Accordingly, the court GRANTS preliminary approval of the proposed notice
and ADOPTS the notice-and-hearing schedule.
Plaintiffs’ consent motion to file a consolidated complaint and stay defendants’
response pending resolution of class settlement is likewise GRANTED.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
DATED: July 10, 2014.

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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