True
True v. American Honda Motor Co.
Opinion
Opinion
Phillips, J.
ORDER DENYING (WITHOUT PREJUDICE) (l)PLAINTIFFS’ 1VIOTION FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT and (2) PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND INCENTIVE AWARDS
Plaintiffs’ Motion for Final Approval of Settlement and Motion for Attorneys’ Fees and Incentive Awards came before the Court for a hearing on February 22, 2010. After reviewing and considering all papers filed in support of, and in opposition to, the Motions, as well as the arguments advanced at the hearing, the Court DENIES both motions, as set forth below.
Plaintiff John True (“True”) filed this lawsuit against American Honda Motor Company (“Defendant” or “AHM”) on behalf of a putative class of Honda Civic Hybrid (“HCH”) purchasers and lessees on March 9, 2007. In the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”), Plaintiffs seek relief: (1) for violations of California Business and Professions Code §§ 17200, et seq.; (2) for violations of California Business and Professions Code §§ 17500, et seq.; (3) for violations of California Business and Professions Code §§ 1750, et seq.; and (4) under a common law theory of unjust enrichment.
Plaintiffs allege the class members were exposed to false and misleading advertising…