Truelove v. Hardin Automotive

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The court also stated that, for the reasons stated in the March 19, 2026 order, the court is unlikely to approve a settlement that provides enhancement awards in exchange for a general release. The parties have amended the settlement agreement to remove references to “General Release Payments” and statements that the enhancement awards are consideration for general releases, but plaintiffs still seek the same enhancement award ($7,500 each), yet identify no other consideration for their respective general releases. The court preliminarily finds enhancement awards not to exceed $2,500 to each of the two named plaintiffs (not to exceed $5,000 total) reasonable in this case. As to the notice: 10. The notice should be revised consistent with the above.

11. In the title of section 2, the word “Actions” should be replaced with “Action.”

12. The word “a” should be inserted after “McKelvey” and before “class action mediator” in section 4 of the notice.

13. The objection form should be formatted to fit on one page. The hearing on plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary approval of a class action and PAGA settlement is continued to February 4, 2027 at 2:00 p.m. in Department CX105 to permit the parties to address and respond to the above issues. See also Department CX105 Guidelines for Approval of Class Action Settlements and PAGA Settlements (www.occourts.org). A supplemental brief shall be filed at least 9 court days before the hearing and shall address as necessary each of the above points.

If required, an amendment to the settlement agreement is directed, rather than “amended settlement agreement,” to streamline the court’s review. The parties shall also provide redlined copies of any revised documents. Plaintiffs are ordered to provide notice, including to the LWDA, and to file a proof of service. Plaintiffs must also serve the LWDA with any supplemental brief and any amended settlement documents, and file a proof of service. No earlier hearing date is available for this motion. 14 Truelove v.

Hardin Automotive

2021-01201227

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2:30 p.m. Crisostomo v. Earthco Commercial Landscape

2024-01394751

Attorneys Frontier Law Center’s Motion to be Relieved as Counsel Attorneys Frontier Law Center move to be relieved as counsel for plaintiff Julio Crisostomo. California Rule of Court 3.1362 governs motions to be relieved as counsel. The court has reviewed the