Banks et al v. Nissan North America, Inc. et al

Filing 32

STIPULATION AND ORDER OF DISMISSAL AS TO NISSAN DESIGN AMERICA re 31 Stipulation filed by Nissan North America, Inc. Signed by Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton on 11/29/11. (nah, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/29/2011)

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G. CHARLES NIERLICH, SBN 196611
[e-mail]
RACHEL A. FLIPSE, SBN 273659
[e-mail]
GIBSON, DUNN & CRUTCHER LLP
555 Mission Street, Suite 3000
San Francisco, California 94105-2933
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
Attorneys for Defendant,
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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Clayeo C. Arnold, SBN 65070
Kirk J. Wolden, SBN 138902
Clifford L. Carter, SBN 149621
CLAYEO C. ARNOLD
A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
865 Howe Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95825
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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Attorneys for Plaintiff and the Class

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[Additional counsel on signature page]

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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OAKLAND DIVISION

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BRANDON BANKS and ERIN BANKS,
individually and on behalf of a class of similarly
situated consumers,

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JOINT STIPULATION FOR DISMISSAL
OF NDA

Plaintiffs,

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CASE NO. C 11-2022 PJH

v.

Trial Date:

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.; NISSAN
MOTOR CO., LTD.; NISSAN DESIGN
AMERICA, INC.,

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Defendants.

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JOINT STIPULATION FOR DISMISSAL

Case No. C 11-2022 PJH

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The parties, by and through their undersigned counsel, jointly submit this stipulation of
dismissal as to NISSAN DESIGN AMERICA, INC. (hereinafter “NDA”), only:
WHEREAS, NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. (hereinafter “NNA”), stipulates that NDA
is operated as a division of NNA and NDA no longer exists as a separate legal entity;
WHEREAS, NNA stipulates that NDA used to be a Delaware corporation whose principal

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place of business was in California during the time that the 2004-2006 Nissan Armada and Titan

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Trucks, and Infiniti QX56 vehicles (“AFFECTED VEHICLES”) were designed, developed and

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marketed;

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WHEREAS, NNA stipulates that NDA’s liability, if any, arising from the allegations
contained in the lawsuit, is the liability of the now parent corporation NNA;
Based upon these stipulations of NNA , the parties jointly stipulate to the dismissal of NDA.

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DATED: November 22, 2011

Respectfully submitted,
GIBSON, DUNN & CRUTCHER LLP

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By:

/s/ G. Charles Nierlich ____________
G. Charles Nierlich

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G. CHARLES NIERLICH, SBN 196611
[e-mail]
RACHEL A. FLIPSE, SBN 273659
[e-mail]
GIBSON, DUNN & CRUTCHER LLP
555 Mission Street, Suite 3000
San Francisco, California 94105-2933
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]

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TIMOTHY W. LOOSE, SBN 241037
[e-mail]
GIBSON, DUNN & CRUTCHER LLP
333 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90071-3197
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]

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Attorneys for Defendant
Nissan North America, Inc.

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COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFFS

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/s/ F. Jerome Tapley _____________
F. Jerome Tapley (pro hac vice)

Clayeo C. Arnold, SBN 65070
Kirk J. Wolden, SBN 138902
Clifford L. Carter, SBN 149621
CLAYEO C. ARNOLD
A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
865 Howe Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95825
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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F. Jerome Tapley (pro hac vice)
Hirlye R. “Ryan” Lutz, III (pro hac vice)
CORY WATSON CROWDER & DEGARIS, P.C.
2131 Magnolia Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35205
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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Attorneys for Plaintiffs
Brandon and Erin Banks

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