Bitonti v. Teen Road to Safety Inc.

8. Paragraph XV.B.iii of the proposed order should be removed.

9. On page 8 of the proposed order, the phrase “and deadline for a Notice of Intent to Appear” should be deleted.

10. Each exhibit to the proposed order should have an exhibit number, which should consecutive numbers (not a combination of letters and numbers, and not non- consecutive letters or numbers).

The hearing on plaintiff’s motion for preliminary approval of a class action settlement is continued to January 28, 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.

Plaintiff is ordered to provide notice and to file a proof of service.

No earlier hearing date is available for this motion.

2 Bitonti v. Teen Road to Plaintiffs’ Motion for Final Approval of Class Action and PAGA Safety Inc. Settlement

2023-01333703 The court has reviewed and considered the papers filed in support of plaintiffs’ motion for final approval of an $220,000 class action and PAGA settlement. The court grants the motion as follows:

$5,000.00 for enhancement awards to plaintiffs ($10,000 total);

$73,326.00 for attorneys’ fees;

$13,183.95 for litigation costs;

$4,000.00 for settlement administration costs; and

$10,000.00 total PAGA penalties ($7,500.00 to the LWDA).

The final accounting hearing is scheduled for April 1, 2027 at 9:00 a.m. in Department CX105. Plaintiffs shall submit a final accounting report at least 9 court days before the final accounting hearing regarding the status of the settlement administration. The final report must include all information necessary for the court to determine the total amount actually paid to class members and aggrieved employees and any amounts tendered to the State Controller’s Office under the unclaimed property law.

Plaintiffs are ordered to give notice, including to the LWDA, and to file a proof of service.

3 Borrego Water District v. Borrego Springs Watermaster’s Motion to Amend Judgment All Persons

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