Hale

Hale v. Manna Pro Products, LLC

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United States District Court, Eastern District of CaliforniaJanuary 15, 20212:18-cv-00209California1,039 words

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Trial Court Opinion

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 Ashley Hale individually, and on behalf of No. 2:18-cv-00209-KJM-DB other members of the general public similarly situated, ORDER Plaintiffs, 14 v. Manna Pro Products, LLC; DOES 1-10, Inclusive, Defendants. 18 On July 6, 2020, the undersigned granted preliminary class certification and settlement 20 approval. Order, July 6, 2020, ECF No. 58. On October 15, 2020, the parties stipulated to an amendment of the court’s order to allow notice by publication. Stipulation, ECF No. 59. The 22 court twice deferred its decision: First, because parties did not address how the unclaimed residual funds would be distributed. Order, Nov. 3, 2020, ECF No. 60. Second, because the 24 parties did not explain how the cy pres charity, Public Justice, was an appropriate beneficiary. Order, Dec. 8, 2020, ECF No. 62. Having reviewed the stipulation and supporting materials 26 addressing these concerns,…

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