Shultz v. Hyatt Vacation Marketing Corporation et al

Filing 99

ORDER by Judge Lucy H. Koh granting 96 Motion for Final Approval of Settlement (lhklc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/6/2012)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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Jeanne Shultz, individually, on behalf of others
similarly situated, and on behalf of the general
public,

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[proposed] ORDER AND FINAL
JUDGMENT

Plaintiffs,
vs.

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Case No. 5:10-cv-04568-LHK

Hyatt Vacation Marketing Corporation, Hyatt
Vacation Ownership, Inc. and DOES 1-50,
inclusive,

Date:
Time:
Courtroom:
Judge:

April 5, 2012
1:30 p.m.
5th Floor, Courtroom 4
Hon. Lucy Koh

Defendants.

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This matter comes before the Court on Plaintiffs’ Unopposed Motion for Final Approval.

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Having reviewed the proposed settlement agreement, and the parties’ arguments regarding the

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same, the Court hereby GRANTS Plaintiff’s request for Final Approval of the settlement. The

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Court further GRANTS Plaintiff’s request for certification of the proposed California Class and

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appoints Plaintiff’s Counsel as Class Counsel. The Court finds that the Notice provided to

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Settlement Class Members was the best notice practicable in accordance with the Federal Rules

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of Civil Procedure.

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DECLARATION OF MATTHEW C. HELLAND

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The Court finds that the settlement, as set forth in the settlement agreement, is fair,

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reasonable, and adequate as to the California Class. The Court also finds that the settlement is a

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fair resolution of a bona fide dispute under the Fair Labor Standards Act as to the FLSA

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Collective. The Court GRANTS Class Counsel’s request for $90,000 in attorneys’ fees and

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$15,851.23 in costs. The Court GRANTS Plaintiff’s request for a Named Plaintiff enhancement

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of $2,000. Defendants and the Settlement Administrator are ORDERED to effectuate payment of

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the settlement amount as outlined in the settlement agreement.

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Except as outlined in the settlement agreement and this Order, each party is to bear their

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own costs. This Court shall retain jurisdiction over this case for the sole purpose of resolving any

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disputes associated with the implementation of the settlement. For all other purposes, this case is

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DISMISSED with prejudice. The Clerk shall close the file.

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IT IS SO ORDERED. LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY.

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April 6, 2012
Dated: _______________
Hon. Lucy H. Koh
United States District Court Judge

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[proposed] ORDER