Opinion
20cv371-JLS(MSB)
08-18-2021
ARTHUR THOMPSON, an individual, and on behalf of others similarity situated, Plaintiff, v. NSC TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, et al., Defendants.
ORDER GRANTING SECOND JOINT MOTION TO CONTINUE DEADLINE TO FILE MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT AND SETTLEMENT DISPOSITION CONFERENCE [ECF NO. 51]
Honorable Michael S. Eierg United States Magistrate Judge.
On August 18, 2021, the parties filed a “Second Joint Motion to Continue Time for Filing Motion for Preliminary Approval and Settlement Disposition Conference.” (ECF No. 51.) The parties contend that they are “continuing to prepare the long-form settlement agreement and this preparation includes discussion and confirmation of information necessary for preparation of the motion for preliminary approval.” (Id. at 2.) They further state that they are “proceeding in good faith and believe that they will be able to complete these matters without assistance from the Court.” (Id.) The parties thus ask the Court to continue the deadline for Plaintiff to file a motion for preliminary approval of class action settlement by fourteen days until September 1, 2021, and to continue the Settlement Disposition Conference until September 9, 2021. (Id.)
Having considered the joint motion and finding good cause, the Court GRANTS the motion. Accordingly, the Court issues the following ORDERS:
Plaintiff is ordered to file a motion for preliminary approval of the class action settlement on or before September 1, 2021 . The Court further orders the parties to contact District Judge Sammartino's chambers to obtain a preliminary approval hearing date prior to filing the document.
If the motion for preliminary approval of the class action settlement is not filed by September 1, 2021, then all counsel of record and unrepresented parties are required to appear in person for a Settlement Disposition Conference. The Settlement Disposition Conference will be held on September 9, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 2C with Magistrate Judge Berg. If Plaintiff files the motion for preliminary approval of the class action settlement on or before September 1, 2021, the Settlement Disposition Conference will be VACATED without further court order.
If counsel of record or any unrepresented party fails to appear at the Settlement Disposition Conference, or Plaintiff fails to file the motion for preliminary approval of the class action settlement in a timely manner, the Court will issue an order to show cause why sanctions should not be imposed for failing to comply with this Order.
IT IS SO ORDERED.