Lieberman, Brett v. Portage County et al

Filing 149

JUDGMENT entered approving the settlement and dismissing this case with prejudice. (JDP /PAO). (jef),(ps)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN

BRETT LIEBERMAN, individually and
on behalf of all others similarly situated,
Plaintiff,
v.

PORTAGE COUNTY, MIKE LUKAS,
in his individual capacity,
CORY NELSON in his individual capacity,
DALE BOETTCHER in his individual capacity,
Case No. l 8-cv-450-jdp
Defendants,

WISCONSIN COUNTY MUTUAL
INSURANCE CORPORATION,
Intervenor-Defendant.

JUDGMENT IN A CIVIL CASE

IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that judgment is entered as follows:
1. The Court finds that the settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate under Federal
Rule of Civil Procedure 23(e)(2).

2. Distribution of $12,150.00 to the 157 Class Members shall be made as follows:
a. $77.16 to Brett Lieberman; and
b. $77.39 to each of the remaining 156 Class Members.

3. Attorney's fees to Class Counsel in the amount of $40,202.60 is awarded as
reasonable under the circumstances and on proof provided of the time and effort put towards
seeking recovery for the Class.

4. Expenses to Class Counsel in the amount of $32,647.40 is awarded as reasonable
under the circumstances and on proof of the itemized expenses incurred in seeking recovery
for the Class.

5. A service award of $4,000.00 is granted to Plaintiff Brett Lieberman for serving as
Class representative based upon the time and effort Mr. Lieberman contributed to advocating
for the interests of the Class, with the Court being apprised and acknowledging that
Mr. Lieberman will receive an additional $1,000.00 to separately and individually settle claims
with Defendants.

6. Defendants are to fund the settlement amount of $90,000.00 within 31 days of this
Order pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, assuming no notice of appeal is filed."

7. Upon receipt of the settlement funds, Class Counsel is to promptly mail settlement
checks to Class Members.

8. Defendants are to ensure the non-monetary portion of the settlement is implemented
within 15 days of this Order, pursuant to the Settlement Agreement.

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9. This matter is dismissed with prejudice.

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District Judge

Peter Oppeneer
Clerk of Court

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