State of Florida, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Legal Affairs v. AU Optronics Corporation et al
Filing
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ORDER AMENDED Order re: Distribution from Escrow Funds for Claims Administration by Indirect Purchaser Plaintiffs (previously filed as #7635). Signed by Judge Susan Illston on 4/24/13. (tfS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/25/2013)
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Francis O. Scarpulla (41059)
Craig C. Corbitt (83251)
Judith A. Zahid (215418)
Patrick B. Clayton (240191)
Qianwei Fu (242669)
Heather T. Rankie (268002)
ZELLE HOFMANN VOELBEL & MASON LLP
44 Montgomery Street, Suite 3400
San Francisco, CA 94104
Telephone: (415) 693-0700
Facsimile: (415) 693-0770
fscarpulla@zelle.com
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Joseph M. Alioto (42680)
Theresa D. Moore (99978)
ALIOTO LAW FIRM
225 Bush Street, 16th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
Telephone: (415) 434-8900
Facsimile: (415) 434-9200
jmalioto@aliotolaw.com
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Co-Lead Class Counsel for Indirect-Purchaser Plaintiffs
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
SAN FRANCISCO DIVISION
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This Document Relates to:
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All Indirect-Purchaser Actions;
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State of Missouri, et al. v. AU Optronics
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Corporation, et al., Case No. 10-cv-3619;
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State of Florida v. AU Optronics Corporation, )
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et al., Case No. 10-cv-3517; and
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State of New York v. AU Optronics Corporation,)
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et al., Case No. 11-cv-0711.
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IN RE TFT-LCD (FLAT PANEL)
ANTITRUST LITIGATION
Case No. 3:07-MD-1827 SI
MDL No. 1827
[PROPOSED] AMENDED ORDER RE:
DISTRIBUTION FROM ESCROW
FUNDS FOR CLAIMS
ADMINISTRATION
The Honorable Susan Illston
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[PROPOSED] AMENDED ORDER RE: DISTRIBUTION FROM
ESCROW FUNDS FOR CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION
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WHEREAS, on December 27, 2011, the Court granted final approval to settlements
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between the Indirect-Purchaser Plaintiffs (“IPPs”) and the States of Arkansas, California,
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Florida, Michigan, Missouri, New York, West Virginia, and Wisconsin (“Settling States”) on the
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one hand, and defendants Chimei, Chunghwa, Epson, HannStar, Hitachi, Samsung and Sharp, as
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identified in the respective Settlement Agreements, and inclusive of related entities also
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identified in the respective Settlement Agreements (collectively, “Group-I Settling Defendants”),
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on the other hand; and
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WHEREAS, on July 30, 2012, the Court granted preliminary approval to the settlements
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between IPPs and the Settling States, and defendants AUO, LG and Toshiba, as identified in the
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respective Settlement Agreements (collectively, “Group-II Settling Defendants” and with the
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Group-I Settling Defendants referred to hereafter as “All Settling Defendants”), on the other
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hand; and
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WHEREAS, the Settlement Agreements with All Settling Defendants provide that the
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costs of administration of the claims process shall be paid from the Settlement Fund of each
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Settling Defendant, pro rata, based on each Settling Defendant’s Settlement Amount; and
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WHEREAS, the cost of claims administration invoiced by Rust Consulting is $64,110.01
(see Exhibit 1 attached hereto); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Settlement Agreements the following amounts may be
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deducted from each Settling Defendant’s Settlement Fund to pay such costs of claims
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administration:
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Chimei
$6,533.51
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Chunghwa
$314.32
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Epson
$168.86
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HannStar
$1,519.72
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Hitachi
$2,309.34
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Samsung
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Sharp
$6,843.18
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AUO
$9,568.61
$14,219.60
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[PROPOSED] AMENDED ORDER RE: DISTRIBUTION FROM
ESCROW FUNDS FOR CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION
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LG
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Toshiba
$1,244.22
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TOTAL
$64,110.01
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$21,388.65
WHEREAS, Well Fargo Bank, N.A. has informed the parties that it requires an order
from the Court before it will distribute payment for these additional costs;
WHEREAS, on March 6, 2013, the original proposed order (Docket Entry #7635) was
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filed but has not yet been granted; only the Payee name and account numbers have been
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amended here;
THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. shall wire
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$64,110.01 to the following account:
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Bank of Texas
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ABA/Routing # 111014325
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Account # 8093434387
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Account Name: Rust Consulting
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Reference # 128325
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Federal Tax ID # 41-1813634
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Bank Contact: Mayra Landeros, (214) 987-8817
The balance of funds in the demand-deposit account, if any, shall be retained for
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additional costs as they are incurred.
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IT IS SO ORDERED.
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4/24
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Dated:
, 2013
Hon. Susan Illston
United States District Judge
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[PROPOSED] AMENDED ORDER RE: DISTRIBUTION FROM
ESCROW FUNDS FOR CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION
EXHIBIT 1
Invoice
625 MARQUETTE AVENUE, SUITE 880
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402
P 612.359.2000 I F 612.359.2050
WWW.RUSTCONSULTING.COM
FEDERAL ID #: 41-1813634
TO:
DATE:
INVOICE #:
MATTER #:
02/13/13
138003
8292
Francis O. Scarpulla
Zelle Hofmann Voelbel & Mason LLP
44 Montgomery Street
Suite 3400
San Franciso, CA 94104
fscarpulla@zelle.com
jdc@coopkirk.com
PROJECT
LCD Indirect
January 2013 Claims Administration Services
$
SUBTOTAL
4,243.90
2,007.30
30,380.68
159.75
10,783.90
1,357.35
372.84
5,369.98
3,104.60
209.64
2,329.56
629.70
60,949.20
SUBTOTAL
1,828.67
751.70
80.94
10.60
213.90
275.00
3,160.81
Claimant Communication/Opt-Outs
Claim Form Processing
Audits
A di
Claim Forms Submitted (1,065 @ $0.15 each)
Project Management
Technical Consulting
Scanning
Telephone Support
Quality Assurance
Return Mail Processing
Deficiencies
Financial
Expenses: Other Charges and Out-of-Pocket Costs
Call Center/Telecommunications
Postage/Federal Express
Shredding/Storage
Photocopies/Faxing/Printing
Address Traces
Website Hosting
TOTAL INVOICE
WIRE INFORMATION
ACCOUNT #: 8093434387
ABA/ROUTING # WIRE or ACH: 111014325
BANK: BANK OF TEXAS, DALLAS, TX 75225
BANK CONTACT: MAYRA LANDEROS 214.987.8817
$
64,110.01
PAYMENT TERMS: NET DUE UPON RECEIPT
RUST
LOCKBOX MAILING ADDRESS:
P O BOX 142589
DRAWER #9051
Irving, TX 75014-2589
REFERENCE: INVOICE NUMBER
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
FARIBAULT, MN
MELVILLE, NY
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
PHILADELPHIA, PA
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
SEATTLE, WA
WASHINGTON, DC
Inv#
138003
Date
Feb 14, 2013
Client Number 8292
Re:
LCD Indirect - Claimant Communication/Opt-Outs
829202
For Professional Services Rendered:
TIMEKEEPER
Doreen McGinley
Jose Rivera
DM
JR
RATE
125.00
142.00
HOURS
9.30
21.70
FEES
1,162.50
3,081.40
Total Fees:
4,243.90
Total Services
4,243.90
Total Expenses
.00
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Total This Matter
4,243.90
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Inv#
138003
Date
Feb 14, 2013
Client Number 8292
Re:
LCD Indirect - Claim Form Processing
829203
For Professional Services Rendered:
TIMEKEEPER
Data Capture Processor
144
Mailroom Processor
151144
Doreen McGinley
DM
Jose Rivera
JR
RATE
54.00
54.00
125.00
142.00
HOURS
3.70
16.45
4.40
2.60
FEES
199.80
888.30
550.00
369.20
Total Fees:
2,007.30
Total Services
2,007.30
Total Expenses
.00
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Total This Matter
2,007.30
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Inv#
138003
Date
Feb 14, 2013
Client Number 8292
Re:
LCD Indirect - Audits
829205
For Professional Services Rendered:
TIMEKEEPER
Angela Hernandez
April Hyduk
Doreen McGinley
Jose Rivera
Mary Schoenherr
Robin Niemiec
Teresa Leonard
AH
AH
DM
JR
MS
RN
TL
RATE
142.00
192.00
125.00
142.00
125.00
199.00
125.00
HOURS
91.34
1.60
67.40
30.50
27.50
0.30
6.80
FEES
12,970.28
307.20
8,425.00
4,331.00
3,437.50
59.70
850.00
Total Fees:
30,380.68
Total Services
30,380.68
Total Expenses
.00
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Total This Matter
30,380.68
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Inv#
138003
Date
Feb 14, 2013
Client Number 8292
Re:
LCD Indirect - Project Management
829206
For Professional Services Rendered:
TIMEKEEPER
Angela Hernandez
April Hyduk
Doreen McGinley
Jose Rivera
Robin Niemiec
Virginia Ponzini
AH
AH
DM
JR
RN
VP
RATE
142.00
192.00
125.00
142.00
199.00
142.00
HOURS
1.40
16.20
1.60
40.00
7.30
1.00
FEES
198.80
3,110.40
200.00
5,680.00
1,452.70
142.00
Total Fees:
10,783.90
Total Services
10,783.90
Total Expenses
.00
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Total This Matter
10,783.90
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Inv#
138003
Date
Feb 14, 2013
Client Number 8292
Re:
LCD Indirect - Technical Consulting
829207
For Professional Services Rendered:
TIMEKEEPER
Faisal Siddiqui
Hai Bui
Lee Anderson
Lucretia Hassing
Nate Johnson
Rebecca Zoubek
Roso Suarez
FS
HB
LA
LH
NKJ
RZ
RS
RATE
185.00
141.00
141.00
121.00
141.00
80.00
185.00
HOURS
0.50
0.10
0.30
6.20
0.25
0.20
2.20
FEES
92.50
14.10
42.30
750.20
35.25
16.00
407.00
Total Fees:
1,357.35
Total Services
1,357.35
Total Expenses
.00
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Total This Matter
1,357.35
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Inv#
138003
Date
Feb 14, 2013
Client Number 8292
Re:
LCD Indirect - Scanning
829211
For Professional Services Rendered:
TIMEKEEPER
Scan Image Processor
Jackie Jostock
144
JJ
RATE
54.00
88.00
HOURS
4.46
1.50
FEES
240.84
132.00
Total Fees:
372.84
Total Services
372.84
Total Expenses
.00
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Total This Matter
372.84
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Inv#
138003
Date
Feb 14, 2013
Client Number 8292
Re:
LCD Indirect - Telephone Support
829214
For Professional Services Rendered:
TIMEKEEPER
CSR
240
Doreen McGinley
Jose Rivera
Liz Daniels
240
DM
JR
LD
RATE
52.00
125.00
142.00
163.00
HOURS
88.09
1.80
3.40
0.50
FEES
4,580.68
225.00
482.80
81.50
Total Fees:
5,369.98
Total Services
5,369.98
Total Expenses
.00
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Total This Matter
5,369.98
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Inv#
138003
Date
Feb 14, 2013
Client Number 8292
Re:
LCD Indirect - Quality Assurance
829220
For Professional Services Rendered:
TIMEKEEPER
Bjorn Bergh
Justin Honse
Rebecca Howe
BB
JH
RH
RATE
141.00
164.00
163.00
HOURS
1.90
16.80
0.50
FEES
267.90
2,755.20
81.50
Total Fees:
3,104.60
Total Services
3,104.60
Total Expenses
.00
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Total This Matter
3,104.60
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Inv#
138003
Date
Feb 14, 2013
Client Number 8292
Re:
LCD Indirect - Return Mail Processing
829221
For Professional Services Rendered:
TIMEKEEPER
Data Capture Processor
144
Mailroom Processor
151144
Doreen McGinley
DM
RATE
54.00
54.00
125.00
HOURS
0.03
0.38
1.50
FEES
1.62
20.52
187.50
Total Fees:
209.64
Total Services
209.64
Total Expenses
.00
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Total This Matter
209.64
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Inv#
138003
Date
Feb 14, 2013
Client Number 8292
Re:
LCD Indirect - Deficiencies
829222
For Professional Services Rendered:
TIMEKEEPER
Processor
April Hyduk
Brittany Flom
Derrick Wersal
Jodi Belmont
Jose Rivera
Robin Niemiec
244
244
AH
BF
DW
JLW
JR
RN
RATE
54.00
192.00
141.00
141.00
163.00
142.00
199.00
HOURS
2.38
3.50
0.22
0.37
0.75
8.20
0.80
FEES
128.52
672.00
31.02
52.17
122.25
1,164.40
159.20
Total Fees:
2,329.56
Total Services
2,329.56
Total Expenses
.00
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Total This Matter
2,329.56
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Inv#
138003
Date
Feb 14, 2013
Client Number 8292
Re:
LCD Indirect - Financial
829270
For Professional Services Rendered:
TIMEKEEPER
April Hyduk
Jose Rivera
Sylvia Nettles
AH
JR
SN
RATE
192.00
142.00
93.00
HOURS
0.60
1.20
3.70
FEES
115.20
170.40
344.10
Total Fees:
629.70
Total Services
629.70
Total Expenses
.00
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Total This Matter
629.70
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Inv#
138003
Date
Feb 14, 2013
Client Number 8292
Re:
LCD Indirect - Expenses
829290
For Professional Services Rendered:
Expense Detail:
Reference
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Date
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Description
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Amount
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Call Center/Telecommunications
01/31/13 Conference Calls; 610.87 minutes
01/31/13 Long Distance 2757.54 Minutes
01/31/13 IVR 2094.1 Minutes
01/31/13 Line Maintenance Charge Schedule
01/31/13 IVR System Charge
Subtotal
Postage/Federal Express
01/31/13 Postage; 1578 pieces
01/31/13 Metered Postage; 64 pieces
238.24
330.91
879.52
130.00
250.00
1,828.67
Subtotal
710.10
41.60
751.70
Shredding/Storage
01/31/13 Storage and/or Shredding 4 Boxes
01/31/13 Data Storage January 2013
01/31/13 Storage and/or Shredding 21 Boxes
Subtotal
8.00
30.94
42.00
80.94
Photocopies/Faxing/Printing
01/31/13 Photocopies/Faxing/Printing
Subtotal
Subtotal
Address Traces:
01/31/13 Address Traces:
10.60
10.60
213.90
213.90
Subtotal
275.00
275.00
186 traces
Website Hosting
01/31/13 Web Monitor & Host
Inv#
138003
Date
Feb 14, 2013
Client Number 8292
Total Expenses
3,160.81
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Total This Matter
3,160.81
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