MYERS et al v. JANI-KING OF PHILADELPHIA, INC. et al

Filing 164

MEMORANDUM ORDER THAT THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IS APPROVED AS OUTLINED HEREIN. SIGNED BY HONORABLE R. BARCLAY SURRICK ON 8/26/2019. 8/27/2019 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(amas)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA

PAMELA MYERS ET AL.
v.
JANI-KING OF PHILADELPHIA, INC.
ET AL.

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CIVIL ACTION
NO. 09-1738

ORDER

AND NOW, this 26th day of August , 2019, upon consideration of Plaintiffs’
Unopposed Motion for Final Class Action Settlement Approval (ECF No. 159), and Plaintiffs’
Unopposed Request for Incentive, Fee, and Expense Awards (ECF No.158), and after a Final
Settlement Hearing held on August 20, 2019, and consistent with the Memorandum filed
herewith, it is ORDERED as follows:
1.

The following WPCL class is certified under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
23(a) and 23(b)(3):
all individuals who signed contracts with Jani-King of Philadelphia, Inc.; JaniKing, Inc.; or Jani-King International, Inc., and performed cleaning services in
Pennsylvania pursuant to such a contract at any time from March 20, 2006 until
the present.

2.

The Settlement Agreement is APPROVED pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil
Procedure 23(e). The Settlement Agreement is fair, reasonable, and adequate.

3.

Attorneys’ fees in the amount of $1,233,333.33 are awarded to Class Counsel.

4.

Costs in the amount of $16,757.37 shall be paid to Class Counsel.

5.

Service awards in the amount of $10,000 shall be paid to each of Named
Plaintiffs: Darryl Williams, Howard Brooks, and Pamela Myers.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

BY THE COURT:

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R. BARCLAY SURRICK, J.

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