JOSE DE JESUS CHIQUITO DIAZ DE LEON v. PHILCAL, INC., et al

TENTATIVE RULING FOR August 19, 2026 Department S22 — JUDGE JANET FRANGIE (SitÝng on Assignment) This Court follows California Rules of Court, rule 3.1308(b) for tentative rulings. (See San Bernardino Superior Court Local Emergency Rule 8.) Tentative rulings for each law & motion will be posted on the internet (https://www.sb-court.orq) by 3:00 p.m. on the court day immediately before the hearing.

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JOSE DE JESUS CHIQUITO DIAZ DE LEON v. PHILCAL, INC., et al

Plaintiff’s Motion for Final Approval of Class Action and PAGA Settlement:

The unopposed motion is granted. The Court finds the settlement fair, reasonable and adequate and in the best interest of the class members. The Court makes all the findings recited in the proposed Judgment and Judgment is entered accordingly.

The Court certifies the following Class: all persons employed by Defendant in California and classified as hourly-paid or non-exempt employees who worked for Defendant during the Class period from July 28, 2019, to June 30, 2024, with each such person who does not timely

and validly exclude themselves from the Class in compliance with the exclusion procedures set forth in the Agreement to be deemed a “Participating Class Member.”

The Court retains jurisdiction over the implementation, interpretation, and enforcement of the Settlement and the Agreement with respect to all Parties, Class Counsel, Defense Counsel, and the Administrator.

The Court sets an OSC re Settlement re distribution of funds for February 15, 2027, at 8:30 a.m. in Department S22. Plaintiff is directed to give notice.