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ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT, APPLICATION FOR SERVICE AWARDS, AND CLASS COUNSEL'S APPLICATION FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES AND EXPENSES. Signed by Chief Judge Federico A. Moreno on 2/28/2014. (err)

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