Collins, David v. Hooked on Solar

5. S-CV-0048923 Volkmar, Rodney v. Nortech Waste

Moving party is advised the notice of motion must include notice of the court’s tentative ruling procedures. (Local Rule 20.2.3(C).)

Motion for Final Approval of Class Action Settlement

The unopposed motion is granted. The court has broad discretion in determining whether a class action settlement is (1) fair and reasonable, (2) the class notice is adequate, and (3) certification of the class is proper. (In re Cellphone Fee Termination Cases (2010) 186 Cal.App.4th 1380, 1389.)

The court has carefully reviewed and considered the class action settlement agreement, plaintiff’s moving papers, and declarations submitted in support thereof. The court determines a sufficient showing has been made that the settlement, the attorneys’ fees of $67,050, the litigation costs of $8,446.21, the settlement administration costs of $6,000, and the service award of $5,000 are fair, adequate, and reasonable. The court grants final approval of the class action and approves the attorneys’ fees, litigation costs, settlement administration costs, and the service award.

Plaintiff shall submit a proposed final judgment to the court for its review. The court retains jurisdiction over the parties to enforce the terms of the judgment. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.769, subd. (h).)

The court schedules this matter for a final accounting hearing on November 10, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in Department 32. Plaintiff shall file and serve a final accounting status report by no later than October 16, 2026. The order to show cause hearing scheduled for December 8, 2026 is hereby vacated.

Motion for Attorneys’ Fees, Costs, and Service Award

The separately filed motion for attorneys’ fees, costs, and service award is denied as moot, as the requested amounts have already been granted by the court’s above ruling granting the motion for final approval.

6. S-CV-0049982 Collins, David v. Hooked on Solar

The motion to tax costs is continued to September 22, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in Department 32. No further briefing is permitted.

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