Tentative ruling on Dec. 26, 2023 in Stanislaus County, CA - Case no: xxxxx776

CV-22-002776 – SOQUI, JESUS REAL vs BERTOLOTTI DISPOSAL INC – Plaintiff’s Motion for Final Approval of Class Action Settlement – HEARING REQUIRED.
The Court is inclined to GRANT the motion. Having considered the unopposed motion for final approval and the supporting declarations and evidence, the Court finds that the settlement was entered into good faith, is fair, reasonable and adequate, and satisfies the standards for final approval under California law. (Civil Code §1781; Code Civ. Proc. §382; Cal. Rules of Ct., rule 3.769.) Good cause appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, the Court is inclined to find that the proposed settlement and the associated fees and costs are approved as set forth in the motion and supporting papers, as follows:
Fees and costs of Settlement Administrator: $9,500
Payment to Class Representatives: $17,500
PAGA allocation to LWDA (75%): $15,000
Class Counsel’s attorney’s fees: $325,000
Class Counsel’s costs: $14,848.41 ….....