Vaden

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 6 FAYE VADEN, et al., Case No. 19-cv-01846-HSG

Plaintiffs, ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION

FOR SETTLEMENT APPROVAL

v. Re: Dkt. No. 60 LINN STAR TRANSFER, INC., et al., Defendants.

12 On March 5, 2019, Plaintiffs Faye Vaden and Alma Jackson filed this action against Defendants Linn Star Transfer, Inc. and Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc., alleging that Defendants’ negligent manufacturing and installation of a gas dryer led to a gas leak in Plaintiffs’ home. See Dkt. No. 1-1, Ex. A. Plaintiffs allege that as a result of the gas leak they suffered respiratory problems and incurred medical expenses. Id. at 5. On December 4, 2019, the Court granted Plaintiffs’ motion to appoint Ms. Vaden as the guardian ad litem (“GAL”) for her mother Ms. Jackson, for purposes of this action and pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 17(c)(2). See Dkt. No. 57. Because the Court appointed a GAL, the Court must also evaluate and approve any settlement as to…