Order for preliminary approval of a class action settlement
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April 10, 2026 Dept. 9 Tentative Rulings
2. 23CV0827 MONTERO vs. BARSOTTI JUICE COMPANY Class Action Approval
This is an unopposed motion for an Order for preliminary approval of a class action settlement and to make other orders required to facilitate such settlement. The underlying action involves claims against Defendant for unpaid wages in violation of various California Labor Code provisions as well as claims for civil penalties under the Private Attorney General Act (“PAGA”).
The Tentative Ruling for the Preliminary Approval of this PAGA Settlement, issued on August 22, 2025, informed the parties that the notice of the motion seeking preliminary approval failed to comply with Local Rule 7.10.05, and that repeated violations could be subject to sanctions pursuant to Local Rule 7.12.13.
TENTATIVE RULING #2: THIS MATTER IS CONTINUED TO 8:30 A.M. ON FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026, TO ALLOW COUNSEL AN OPPORTUNITY TO FILE AN AMENDED MOTION THAT IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL RULE 7.10.05.
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