Grady et al v. Physiotherapy Associates Inc et al

Filing 14

ORDER granting 13 Motion for Order Approving Minor Settlement Disbursements, signed by Judge Ronald B. Leighton.(DN)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON AT TACOMA. CHARLOTTE GRADY and CHRISTOPHER GRADY, individually and as husband and wife, and the marital community composed thereof; CHRISTOPHER GRADY as the Guardian of T.G., a minor; and CHRISTOPHER GRADY as the natural parent of A.G., a minor, Plaintiffs, vs. PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCATES, INC, a Michigan Corporation; STRYKER CORPORATION, a Michigan corporation; and MICHAEL R. SEVERINO, DPT, and NICOLE A. SEVERINO, PT, husband and wife and the marital community composed thereof, A Petition for Approval of Settlement having been filed on behalf of the above-named Plaintiff minors, the Court finding that the facts set forth give the Court jurisdiction over the subject matter and the parties involved and that,
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NO.: 3:09-CV-05390-RBL AMENDED ORDER APPROVING MINOR SETTLEMENT DISBURSEMENTS PURSUANT TO LRCP 17(C) NOTE ON MOTION CALENDAR: JANUARY 14, 2010

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pursuant to Civil Rule and Local Rule 17 (c), counsel has recommended
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disbursement of the settlement proceeds of these claims as provided for in the petition filed herewith; The Court having considered the records and files herein, and being fully advised in the premises, NOW THEREFORE, THE COURT ORDERS: 1. The following settlements are approved: A. T.G. in the amount of $5,000 to be held in a blocked bank account until the minor reaches the age of eighteen (18) years. B. A.G. in the amount of $5,000 to be held in a blocked bank account until the minor reaches the age of eighteen (18) years. 2. Christopher Grady has been appointed as Guardian of T.G. and A.G. for purposes of this lawsuit, and therefore he may execute releases on behalf of the minor Plaintiffs. 3. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:

DATED and signed in open Court this 30th day of August, 2010.

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RONALD B. LEIGHTON UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
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Presented by: MARGULLIS, LUEDTKE & RAY, PLLC /s/ Rodney B. Ray _______________________________ RODNEY B. RAY, WSB# 7446 Of Attorneys for Plaintiffs

Reviewed and Approved: /s/ June Campbell __________________________________ JUNE CAMPBELL, WSB# 11427 Of Attorneys for Defendant

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