Kroshus et al v. United States of America et al

Filing 510

ORDER GRANTING CLASS CERTIFICATION AND APPOINTING CLASS COUNSEL re 132 MOTION. This action is certified as a class action; Counsel for the class shall be Robert C. Maddox, Esq., Calvin R.X. Dunlap, Esq., Vernon E. Leverty, Esq., Robert R. Hager, Esq., and Lee Hotchkin, Esq. ( see pdf order for details and specifics ) Signed by Judge Lloyd D. George on 10/22/2010. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM)

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