Bryan et al v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. et al

Filing 651

ORDER CONDITIONALLY GRANTING MOTION FOR DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS granting 643 Motion for Disbursement of Funds. (Illston, Susan) (Filed on 8/13/2021)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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CHARLES RIDGWAY, et al.,
Plaintiffs,

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United States District Court
Northern District of California

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Case No. 08-cv-05221-SI

v.
WAL-MART STORES INC.,
Defendant.

ORDER CONDITIONALLY
GRANTING MOTION FOR
DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS
Re: Dkt. No. 643

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On July 9, 2021, Keith Woolfolk, a class member of the instant action, filed a motion

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seeking disbursement of funds post-bankruptcy. Dkt. No. 643. On August 13, 2021, the Court

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held a hearing during which Mr. Woolfolk’s counsel estimated Mr. Woolfolk was entitled to

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approximately $100,000 as his class award. The Court orders as follows:

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Mr. Woolfolk’s motion for disbursement is GRANTED – however, whatever money he is

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entitled to as a class member shall not be disbursed to him until September 3, 2021 (21 days from

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the date of this order).

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Mr. Woolfolk shall forthwith inform the bankruptcy trustee, Michael H. Meyer, of today’s

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hearing and the instant order so the trustee may object or otherwise petition this Court for relief

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regarding the disbursement.

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Assuming no objection is made, Mr. Woolfolk’s check shall be sent to the address of his
attorney of record, Mr. Patrick Kavanaugh at 1331 L Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301.

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On or before August 20, 2021, Mr. Woolfolk shall submit a declaration confirming the

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representation his counsel made during the August 13, 2021 hearing that Mr. Woolfolk did not

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receive any discharge of his debts through his Chapter 13 proceeding.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated: August 13, 2021
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SUSAN ILLSTON
United States District Judge

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United States District Court
Northern District of California

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