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Baladez v. General Motors, LLC, 1:17-CV-194-C. (2018)

Court: District Court, N.D. Texas Number: infdco20181231b42 Visitors: 5
Filed: Dec. 28, 2018
Latest Update: Dec. 28, 2018
Summary: ORDER SAM R. CUMMINGS , Senior District Judge . Before the Court are the Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendation of the United States Magistrate Judge advising that with respect to the settlement agreement provisions regarding the minor plaintiffs, the Court approve the settlement agreement as fair, appropriate, and in their best interests under the circumstances of this civil action. It is further recommended that the Court discharge the guardian ad litem of all further responsibilities
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ORDER

Before the Court are the Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendation of the United States Magistrate Judge advising that with respect to the settlement agreement provisions regarding the minor plaintiffs, the Court approve the settlement agreement as fair, appropriate, and in their best interests under the circumstances of this civil action. It is further recommended that the Court discharge the guardian ad litem of all further responsibilities in this matter and tax his fee of $6,247.95 as cost against the Defendant.1

The Court has reviewed the Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendation for clear error and finds none. It is therefore ORDERED that the Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendation are hereby ADOPTED as the findings and conclusions of the Court. For the reasons stated therein, with respect to the settlement agreement provisions regarding the minor plaintiffs, the Court hereby APPROVES the settlement agreement as fair, appropriate, and in their best interests under the circumstances of this civil action.2 The Court further DISCHARGES the guardian ad litem of all further responsibilities in this matter and taxes his fee of $6,247.95 as cost against the Defendant. As stated on record, Plaintiffs' counsel shall reimburse Defendant for $1,247.95 of those fees to be payable from their attorney fees and not from any amounts to be disbursed to the minor plaintiffs.

SO ORDERED.

FootNotes


1. The Magistrate Judge's Recommendation also advises, that as stated on record, counsel for Plaintiffs shall reimburse Defendant for $1,247.95 of those fees to be payable from their attorney fees and not from any amounts to be disbursed to the minors.
2. The Court APPROVES of the payment amount and distribution methods relating to the minor children as contained in the parties' sealed confidential settlement agreement.
Source:  Leagle

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