RULING
MOTION: PAGA Settlement Approval
HEARING DATE: August 26, 2020
CASE NUMBER: BC700752
CASE NAME: Bustillo v. Swissport SA LLC
MOVING PARTY: Plaintiff Daniela Bustillo
RESPONDING PARTY: Unopposed
TRIAL DATE: Not Set
Discussion
Upon reviewing the papers, the Court approves the PAGA settlement as proposed by the parties in Bustillo v. Swissport SA LLC (BC700752) for the following reasons.
1. The Settlement Amount and Distributions are Normal.
The proposed $295,000.00 settlement (for PAGA penalties only) breaks down to a net settlement of $169,765.68 following the deduction of $103,250.00 in attorney’s fees, $9,484.32 in costs, a $7,500.00 incentive award to Plaintiff, and $5,000.00 in settlement administration costs. See, e.g., Moss Decl. ¶ 2, Ex. 1.
The parties propose the standard distribution of 75% to the State ($127,324.26) and 25% to the aggrieved employees ($42,441.42). Id. The parties have not provided an estimated average payment to each employee, but the settle
Hearing Date
August 26, 2020
Type
Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)
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RULING
MOTION: PAGA Settlement Approval
HEARING DATE: August 26, 2020
CASE NUMBER: BC700752
CASE NAME: Bustillo v. Swissport SA LLC
MOVING PARTY: Plaintiff Daniela Bustillo
RESPONDING PARTY: Unopposed
TRIAL DATE: Not Set
Discussion
Upon reviewing the papers, the Court approves the PAGA settlement as proposed by the parties in Bustillo v. Swissport SA LLC (BC700752) for the following reasons.
1. The Settlement Amount and Distributions are Normal.
The proposed $295,000.00 settlement (for PAGA penalties only) breaks down to a net settlement of $169,765.68 following the deduction of $103,250.00 in attorney’s fees, $9,484.32 in costs, a $7,500.00 incentive award to Plaintiff, and $5,000.00 in settlement administration costs. See, e.g., Moss Decl. ¶ 2, Ex. 1.
The parties propose the standard distribution of 75% to the State ($127,324.26) and 25% to the aggrieved employees ($42,441.42). Id. The parties have not provided an estimated average payment to each employee, but the settle