Uhouse et al vs Bureau of Reclamation, et al

Filing 366

ORDER re 365 Proposed Order Submission. IT IS ORDERED that based on the findings related to the factors the Court must consider that the settlement entered into between the Settling Class, the City of Fernley and the County of Lyon is in good faith and the Joint Motion for Good Faith Settlement is hereby granted. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert A. McQuaid, Jr on 8/8/2011. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - PM)

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