Case: Chen v. Western Digital Corporation

COMPLAINT Receipt No: 0973-23739472 - Fee: $400, filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen. (Attorney Danielle Anne Fuschetti added to party Yunghui Chen(pty:pla))(Fuschetti, Danielle) (Entered: 05/14/2019)

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen. (Fuschetti, Danielle) (Entered: 05/14/2019)

Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1, Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) 2 filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen. (Fuschetti, Danielle) (Entered: 05/14/2019)

NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen, identifying Western Digital Corporation, Western Digital Technologies, Inc.. (Fuschetti, Danielle) (Entered: 05/14/2019)

STIPULATION to Exceed Page Limitation as to Plaintiff's Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Fuschetti, Danielle) (Entered: 05/14/2019)

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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Settlement Approval of Class and Collective Action Settlement filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen. Motion set for hearing on 7/1/2019 at 01:30 PM before Judge CVRecovery Case CRStatistics Unassigned. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Declaration, # 5 Declaration) (Fuschetti, Danielle) (Entered: 05/14/2019)

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NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Apalla U Chopra on behalf of Defendants Western Digital Corporation, Western Digital Technologies, Inc. (Attorney Apalla U Chopra added to party Western Digital Corporation(pty:dft), Attorney Apalla U Chopra added to party Western Digital Technologies, Inc.(pty:dft))(Chopra, Apalla) (Entered: 05/15/2019)

NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Susannah Kelly Howard on behalf of Defendants Western Digital Corporation, Western Digital Technologies, Inc. (Attorney Susannah Kelly Howard added to party Western Digital Corporation(pty:dft), Attorney Susannah Kelly Howard added to party Western Digital Technologies, Inc.(pty:dft))(Howard, Susannah) (Entered: 05/15/2019)

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge James V. Selna and Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick. (et) (Entered: 05/15/2019)

NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (et) (Entered: 05/15/2019)

21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to Defendants Western Digital Corporation, Western Digital Technologies, Inc. (et) (Entered: 05/15/2019)

NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney David Sanford. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (et) (Entered: 05/15/2019)

INITIAL ORDER FOLLOWING FILING OF COMPLAINT ASSIGNED TO JUDGE SELNA (lb) (Entered: 05/15/2019)

PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen, re Stipulation to Exceed Page Limitation, 5, Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1, Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties 4, Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) 2, NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Settlement Approval of Class and Collective Action Settlement 6, Summons Request 3 served on 5/15/2019. (Fuschetti, Danielle) (Entered: 05/15/2019)

*NOTE: CHANGES MADE BY THE COURT* ORDER TO EXCEED PAGE LIMITATIONS FOR PLAINTIFF'S MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CLASS SETTLEMENT 5 by Judge James V. Selna. (es) (Entered: 05/16/2019)

PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen, re Notice of Assignment to United States Judges(CV-18) - optional html form 9, Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program (ADR-8) - optional html form 10, Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only 13 served on 5/16/2019. (Fuschetti, Danielle) (Entered: 05/16/2019)

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney David W. Sanford to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Yunghui Chen (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. 0973-23787453) filed by plaintiff Yunghui Chen. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Attorney Aashish Y Desai added to party Yunghui Chen(pty:pla)) (Desai, Aashish) (Entered: 05/22/2019)

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ORDER by Judge James V. Selna, GRANTING 17 Non-Resident Attorney David W. Sanford APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Yunghui Chen, designating Aashish Y. Desai as local counsel. (es) (Entered: 05/23/2019)

Amendment to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Settlement Approval of Class and Collective Action Settlement 6 Amended Memorandum of Points and Authorities filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen. (Sanford, David) (Entered: 05/29/2019)

ORDER TO REASSIGN CASE due to self-recusal pursuant to General Order 19-03 by Judge James V. Selna. Case transferred from Judge James V. Selna to the calendar of Judge Josephine L. Staton for all further proceedings. Case number now reads as SACV19-00909 JLS( DFMx). (lwag) (Entered: 06/04/2019)

INITIAL STANDING ORDER FOR CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE JOSEPHINE L. STATON (tg) (Entered: 06/05/2019)

NOTICE OF ERRATA filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen. correcting NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Settlement Approval of Class and Collective Action Settlement 6 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Corrected Exhibit A to Declaration of David Sanford in Support of Unopposed Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement)(Sanford, David) (Entered: 06/05/2019)

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TEXT ONLY ENTRY (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER CONTINUING HEARING: On the Courts own motion, the hearing re Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement 6 is ordered CONTINUED from July 1, 2019 to August 16, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. before Judge Josephine L. Staton.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tg) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/07/2019)

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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen. upon All Defendants. Waiver of Service signed by Apalla Chopra. (Sanford, David) (Entered: 06/07/2019)

Joint STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Western Digital Technologies, Inc. answer now due 8/14/2019; Western Digital Corporation answer now due 8/14/2019, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by defendants Western Digital Technologies, Inc.; Western Digital Corporation.(Howard, Susannah) (Entered: 07/15/2019)

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Kevin H. Sharp to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Yunghui Chen (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. 0973-24213179) filed by plaintiff Yunghui Chen. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Desai, Aashish) (Entered: 08/06/2019)

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MINUTE IN CHAMBERS ORDER (10 Requesting Supplemental Briefing; and (2) Continuing Hearing on Motion for Preliminary Approval (Doc. 6) by Judge Josephine L. Staton: The Court ORDERS Plaintiff to file supplemental briefing, no longer than ten (10) pages in length and within twenty-one (21) days of this Order. Plaintiff is further ORDERED to file the side agreement for the Court's review. Plaintiff may do so under seal without further order of the Court. Finally, in light of the foregoing, the Court CONTINUES the hearing on Plaintiff's Motion 6 to 10/11/2019 at 10:30 AM. (jp) (Entered: 08/08/2019)

ORDER by Judge Josephine L. Staton: granting 26 Non-Resident Attorney Kevin H Sharp APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Yunghui Chen, designating Aashish Y Desai as local counsel. (jp) (Entered: 08/08/2019)

ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Defendants Western Digital Corporation, Western Digital Technologies, Inc..(Howard, Susannah) (Entered: 08/14/2019)

NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants Western Digital Corporation, Western Digital Technologies, Inc., (Howard, Susannah) (Entered: 08/14/2019)

SEALED DOCUMENT Chen Memorandum of Understanding re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Settlement Approval of Class and Collective Action Settlement 6, Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,,, Set/Reset Motion Hearing and R&R Deadlines,, 27 filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen.(Fuschetti, Danielle) (Entered: 08/29/2019)

APPLICATION to file document Supplemental Briefing in Support of Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement under seal filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Redacted Document, # 3 Redacted Document)(Fuschetti, Danielle) (Entered: 08/29/2019)

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SEALED DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION to file document Supplemental Briefing in Support of Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement under seal 32 filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen. (Attachments: # 1 Unredacted Document, # 2 Unredacted Document)(Fuschetti, Danielle) (Entered: 08/29/2019)

PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen, re Sealed Declaration in SupportDeclaration, 33, Sealed Document, 31 served on August 29, 2019. (Fuschetti, Danielle) (Entered: 08/29/2019)

PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen, re Sealed Declaration in SupportDeclaration, 33, Sealed Document, 31 served on August 29, 2019. (Fuschetti, Danielle) (Entered: 08/30/2019)

PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen, re Sealed Declaration in SupportDeclaration, 33, Sealed Document, 31 served on August 29, 2019. (Fuschetti, Danielle) (Entered: 08/30/2019)

ORDER by Judge Josephine L. Staton GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S APPLICATION to file Portions of Supplemental Briefing in Support of Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement under seal 32 . (jp) (Entered: 09/24/2019)

SUPPLEMENT to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Settlement Approval of Class and Collective Action Settlement 6 filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Danielle Fuschetti)(Sanford, David) (Entered: 09/26/2019)

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SEALED DOCUMENT Supplemental Briefing in Support of Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Settlement Approval of Class and Collective Action Settlement 6, Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal 37 filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Danielle Fuschetti)(Sanford, David) (Entered: 09/26/2019)

PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen, re Sealed Document, 39 served on September 26, 2019. (Sanford, David) (Entered: 09/26/2019)

MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER (1) REQUESTING SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING; AND (2) CONTINUING HEARING ON MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL (Doc. 6 ) by Judge Josephine L. Staton: The Court ORDERS Plaintiff to file supplemental briefing, no longer than ten (10) pages and within twenty-one (21) days of this Order, that addresses: (1) the method by which Plaintiff arrived at Defendants' maximum potential liability; and (2) the nature of Plaintiff's individual claims as distinguished from her class claims. In light of the foregoing, the Court CONTINUES the hearing on Plaintiff's Motion to 12/6/2019 at 10:30 AM before Judge Josephine L. Staton. (jp) (Entered: 10/09/2019)

SEALED - (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER (1) REQUESTING SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING; AND (2) CONTINUING HEARING ON MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL (Doc. 6) UNDER SEAL. Re: Redacted - Minutes In Chambers Order 41 . (jp) (Entered: 10/16/2019)

Plaintiff's Second Supplemental Brief in Support of Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Settlement Approval of Class and Collective Action Settlement 6 filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen. Motion set for hearing on 12/6/2019 at 10:30 AM before Judge Josephine L. Staton. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Danielle Fuschetti, # 2 Declaration of Dwight Steward, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 1 to Declaration of Dwight Steward, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 2 to Declaration of Dwight Steward, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit 3 to Declaration of Dwight Steward, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit 4 to Declaration of Dwight Steward, # 7 Declaration of Felicia Medina, # 8 Declaration of Yunghui Chen) (Sanford, David) Modified on 10/31/2019 (tg). (Entered: 10/30/2019)

1 Declaration of Danielle Fuschetti

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4 Exhibit Exhibit 2 to Declaration of Dwight Steward

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5 Exhibit Exhibit 3 to Declaration of Dwight Steward

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6 Exhibit Exhibit 4 to Declaration of Dwight Steward

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7 Declaration of Felicia Medina

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APPLICATION to file document Second Supplemental Briefing and Declarations in Support of Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement under seal filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Redacted Document, # 3 Redacted Document, # 4 Redacted Document)(Fuschetti, Danielle) (Entered: 10/30/2019)

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SEALED DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION to file document Second Supplemental Briefing and Declarations in Support of Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement under seal 44 filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen. (Attachments: # 1 Unredacted Document Exhibit A, # 2 Unredacted Document Exhibit B, # 3 Unredacted Document Exhibit C, # 4 Unredacted Document Exhibit D - Part 1 of 4, # 5 Unredacted Document Exhibit D - Part 2 of 4, # 6 Unredacted Document Exhibit D - Part 3 of 4, # 7 Unredacted Document Exhibit D - Part 4 of 4)(Fuschetti, Danielle) (Entered: 10/30/2019)

PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen, re Sealed Declaration in SupportDeclaration,, 45 served on October 30, 2019. (Fuschetti, Danielle) (Entered: 10/30/2019)

PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen, re Sealed Declaration in SupportDeclaration,, 45 served on October 31, 2019. (Fuschetti, Danielle) (Entered: 10/31/2019)

Joint STIPULATION for Leave to Serve Chambers Copies in Electronic Format filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Fuschetti, Danielle) (Entered: 11/06/2019)

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ORDER GRANTING Joint Stipulation to Serve Chambers Copies in Electronic Format 48 by Judge Josephine L. Staton that Plaintiff may serve chambers copies of Exhibit D to the Declaration Fuschetti in Support of Plaintiff's Application to File Portions of Second Supplemental Briefing in Support of Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement Under Seal as PDF files on a USB flash drive. (jp) (Entered: 11/12/2019)

ORDER GRANTING Plaintiff's Application to File Portions of Second Supplemental Brief in support of Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement Under Seal 44 by Judge Josephine L. Staton. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION). (jp) (Entered: 11/12/2019)

SEALED DOCUMENT Plaintiff's Second Supplemental Brief in Support of Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Settlement Approval of Class and Collective Action Settlement 6, Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal, 50 filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Dwight Steward, # 2 Declaration of Yunghui Chen, # 3 Exhibit 3 to Declaration of Dwight Steward (Part 1 of 4), # 4 Exhibit 3 to Declaration of Dwight Steward (Part 2 of 4), # 5 Exhibit 3 to Declaration of Dwight Steward (Part 3 of 4), # 6 Exhibit 3 to Declaration of Dwight Steward (Part 4 of 4))(Sanford, David) (Entered: 11/13/2019)

PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen, re Sealed Document,, 51 served on 11/13/2019. (Fuschetti, Danielle) (Entered: 11/13/2019)

NOTICE OF LODGING filed re Sealed Document,, 51, Sealed Declaration in SupportDeclaration,, 45 (Fuschetti, Danielle) (Entered: 11/13/2019)

NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Russell Lasser Kornblith on behalf of Plaintiff Yunghui Chen (Attorney Russell Lasser Kornblith added to party Yunghui Chen(pty:pla))(Kornblith, Russell) (Entered: 12/03/2019)

NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Notice of Appearance 54 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel G123. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (ak) (Entered: 12/03/2019)

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Andrew C. Melzer to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Yunghui Chen (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $400 Fee Paid, Receipt No. 0973-24890573) filed by plaintiff Yunghui Chen. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Desai, Aashish) (Entered: 12/04/2019)

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ORDER by Judge Josephine L. Staton: granting 56 Non-Resident Attorney Andrew C Melzer APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Yunghui Chen, designating Aashish Y Desai as local counsel. (jp) (Entered: 12/06/2019)

MINUTES OF Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class ActionSettlement 6 before Judge Josephine L. Staton: Matter called. The Court and counsel confer. The Court takes the matter under submission. Order to issue. Court Reporter: Deborah Parker. (jp) (Entered: 12/09/2019)

REQUEST for Hearing Telephonic Status Conference, re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Settlement Approval of Class and Collective Action Settlement 6, filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Kornblith, Russell) (Entered: 02/21/2020)

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DENIED BY ORDER OF THE COURT by Judge Josephine L. Staton re 59 REQUEST for a Telephonic Status Conference. **The parties do not state the basis for their request. Moreover, absent extraordinary circumstances, the Court does not hold telephonic status conferences.** (jp) (Entered: 02/26/2020)

ORDER (1) CONDITIONALLY GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT (Doc. 6 ); AND (2) SETTING A FINAL FAIRNESS HEARING by Judge Josephine L. Staton. The Court sets a Final Fairness Hearing for November 20, 2020, at 10:30 a.m., to determine whether the settlement should be finally approved as fair, reasonable, and adequate to Class Members. Chen shall file her motion for final approval no later than October 9, 2020. Class Counsel and Chen shall file their motion for fees, costs, and service payment no later than thirty (30) days before the exclusion deadline. See order for further information. (lom) (Entered: 04/03/2020)

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Extension of Time to File Revised Amended Settlement Agreement and Class Notice (UNOPPOSED) filed by Defendants Western Digital Corporation, Western Digital Technologies, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Submit Revised Amended Settlement Agreement and Class Notice) (Howard, Susannah) (Entered: 04/17/2020)

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DECLARATION of Susannah K. Howard re Order on Motion for Settlement,, 61 filed by Defendants Western Digital Corporation, Western Digital Technologies, Inc.. (Howard, Susannah) (Entered: 04/17/2020)

DECLARATION of Chris Pikus for Rust Consulting, Inc. filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen. (Fuschetti, Danielle) (Entered: 04/17/2020)

ORDER EXTENDING TIME TO SUBMIT REVISED AMENDED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND CLASS NOTICE 62 by Judge Josephine L. Staton The Court hereby GRANTS Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. The parties have until 4/27/2020 to submit a revised Class Notice and amended Settlement Agreement. (jp) (Entered: 04/24/2020)

DECLARATION of Susannah K. Howard re: Cy Pres Recipient Community Legal and Socal 61 filed by Defendants Western Digital Corporation, Western Digital Technologies, Inc.. (Howard, Susannah) (Entered: 04/27/2020)

DECLARATION of Danielle Fuschetti re Order on Motion for Settlement,, 61 in Support of Revised Class Notice and Amended Settlement Agreement filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C)(Fuschetti, Danielle) (Entered: 04/27/2020)

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MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER REQUESTING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION by Judge Josephine L. Staton: Within five (5) days of the date of this Order, the parties are ORDERED to either point the Court to where in the parties supplemental filings the Court may find the basis for the 25/75 allocation or, if previous filings do not address this question, provide a brief explanation (no more than 1 or 2 pages) of the allocation. (jp) (Entered: 05/04/2020)

RESPONSE filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chento Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held, 68 (Sanford, David) (Entered: 05/08/2020)

MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER APPROVING Court-Requested Changes to Settlement Agreement and Class Notice by Judge Josephine L. Staton: The parties have met the conditions the Court set forth in its Order on Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement. The Class Notice may be disseminated once the parties make the correction the Court requires above. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION). (jp) (Entered: 05/12/2020)

Joint STIPULATION to Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held, 70 filed by Defendant Western Digital Corporation, Western Digital Technologies, Inc..(Howard, Susannah) (Entered: 06/11/2020)

NOTICE OF LODGING filed re Stipulation to Amend/Correct 71 (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Howard, Susannah) (Entered: 06/18/2020)

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ORDER GRANTING Stipulation Re: Addendum to Amended Class Settlement Agreement 71 by Judge Josephine L. Staton. Pursuant to the Addendum, the deadline for mailing the Class Notice shall be 7/20/2020. (See document for further information). (jp) (Entered: 06/26/2020)

Joint STIPULATION for Order Re: Revised Deadline to Mail Class Notice filed by Defendant Western Digital Corporation, Western Digital Technologies, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Howard, Susannah) (Entered: 07/14/2020)

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ORDER GRANTING Stipulation Re: Revised Deadline to Mail Class Notice 74 by Judge Josephine L. Staton that the deadline for mailing the Class Notice shall be 7/27/2020. (jp) (Entered: 07/20/2020)

Second STIPULATION for Order Re: Revised Deadline to Mail Class Notice filed by Defendants Western Digital Corporation, Western Digital Technologies, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Howard, Susannah) (Entered: 07/24/2020)

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ORDER GRANTING Second Stipulation Re: Revised Deadline to Mail Class Notice 76 by Judge Josephine L. Staton that the deadline for mailing the Class Notice shall be 8/3/2020. (jp) (Entered: 07/29/2020)

First STIPULATION to Exceed Page Limitation as to Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Attorneys' Fees, Reimbursement of Expenses, and Service Award filed by plaintiff Yunghui Chen. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Plaintiff's Stipulation to Exceed Page Limitations)(Sanford, David) (Entered: 08/26/2020)

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First NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees Reimbursement of Expenses, and Service Award filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen. Motion set for hearing on 11/20/2020 at 10:30 AM before Judge Josephine L. Staton. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of D. Sanford ISO the Motion for Fees, # 2 Declaration Declaration of F. Medina ISO the Motion for Fees, # 3 Declaration Declaration of C. Pikus ISO Motion for Fees, # 4 Memorandum Memorandum of Points and Authorities ISO Motion for Fees, # 5 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion for Fees) (Sanford, David) (Entered: 08/28/2020)

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First APPLICATION to file document Exhibit 2 and Exhibit 4 to the Declaration of David Sanford ISO the Application to File under seal filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen. Application set for hearing on 11/20/2020 at 10:30 AM before Judge Josephine L. Staton. (Attachments: # 1 Redacted Document Exhibit 1 to the Declaration of D. Sanford ISO Application to file under seal, # 2 Redacted Document Exhibit 3 to the Declaration of D. Sanford, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Plaintiff's Application to File Under Seal)(Sanford, David) (Entered: 08/28/2020)

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SEALED DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF First APPLICATION to file document Exhibit 2 and Exhibit 4 to the Declaration of David Sanford ISO the Application to File under seal 80 filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen. (Attachments: # 1 Unredacted Document Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of D. Sanford ISO Application to Seal, # 2 Unredacted Document Exhibit 4 to the Declaration of D. Sanford ISO Application to Seal)(Sanford, David) (Entered: 08/28/2020)

NOTICE OF LODGING filed re Sealed Declaration in SupportDeclaration, 81 (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Sanford, David) (Entered: 08/28/2020)

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ORDER GRANTING in Part Plaintiff's Stipulation to Exceed Page Limitations for Plaintiff's Memorandum of Points and Authorities in support of Plaintiff's Motion for Fees, Costs, and Service Award 78 by Judge Josephine L. Staton that Plaintiff may file a memorandum of points and authorities not to exceed thirty-one (31) pages in length in support of Plaintiff's Motion for Attorneys' Fees, Reimbursement of Expenses, and Service Award. However, Plaintiff's Reply should be no more than 20 pages in length. (jp) (Entered: 08/31/2020)

ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S UNOPPOSED APPLICATION TO FILE UNDER SEAL CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION IN THE DECLARATIONS OF DAVID SANFORD AND FELICIA MEDINA 80 by Judge Josephine L. Staton. Having reviewed and considered the papers, the Application is hereby GRANTED. (lom) Modified on 9/14/2020 (lom). (Entered: 09/14/2020)

SEALED DOCUMENT Exhibit H to the Declaration of David Sanford re First NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees Reimbursement of Expenses, and Service Award 79, Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal, 84 filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen.(Sanford, David) (Entered: 09/14/2020)

SEALED DOCUMENT Exhibit A to the Declaration of Felicia Medina re First NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees Reimbursement of Expenses, and Service Award 79, Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal, 84 filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen.(Sanford, David) (Entered: 09/14/2020)

First NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Settlement Approval of Final Approval of Class Action Settlement filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen. Motion set for hearing on 11/20/2020 at 10:30 AM before Judge Josephine L. Staton. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum ISO Motion for Final Approval, # 2 Declaration of D. Sanford ISO Motion for Final Approval, # 3 Declaration of C. Pikus, # 4 Declaration of S. Langley ISO Settlement) (Sanford, David) (Entered: 10/09/2020)

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3 Declaration of C. Pikus

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4 Declaration of S. Langley ISO Settlement

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NOTICE of Additional Request for Exclusion filed by Plaintiff Yunghui Chen. (Sanford, David) (Entered: 11/19/2020)

MINUTES OF Hearing on Final Fairness Hearing, Plaintiff's Motion for Attorneys' Fees, Reimbursement of Expenses, and Service Award 79, and Plaintiff's Motion for Settlement Approval of Final Approval of Class Action Settlement 87 held before Judge Josephine L. Staton: Hearings held on Zoom. The Court and counsel discuss matters as stated on the record. The Court takes the Motion under submission. Order to issue. Court Reporter: Deborah Parker. Attorneys for Plaintiff: Russell Kornblith; Attorneys for Defendant: Susannah Howard. Courtroom Deputy: Melissa Kunig; Time in Court: 0:05. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. TEXT ONLY ENTRY. (mku) (Entered: 11/20/2020)

Motion Hearing

ORDER (1) GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT (DOC. 87 ) AND (2) GRANTING IN PART PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR AWARD OF ATTORNEYS' FEES, COSTS, AND SERVICE PAYMENT (DOC. 79 ) by Judge Josephine L. Staton. Accordingly, the Court GRANTS the Motion for Final Approval of Class Action Settlement. The Court also GRANTS IN PART the Motion for Award of Attorneys' Fees, Costs, and Service Payment. The Court awards $97,324.00 in administration costs to Rust Consulting. The Court also awards Class Counsel $2,382,510 in attorneys' fees, which amounts to 30.7% of the Settlement Fund, and $123,499 in litigation costs. Finally, the Court also awards a service payment of $18,000.00 to Chen. Distribution of settlement payments to Class Members shall be made in accordance with the method outlined in the Settlement Agreement. Class Counsel is ORDERED to file a proposed final judgment within five (5) days of entry of this Order. It is so ORDERED. (lom) (Entered: 01/05/2021)

NOTICE OF LODGING filed [Proposed] Judgment re Order on Motion for Attorney Fees,,,,, Order on Motion for Settlement,,,, 90 (Sanford, David) (Entered: 01/11/2021)

FINAL JUDGMENT by Judge Josephine L. Staton. Ordered by this Court: (A) Defendant will pay the Class Settlement Amount of $7,750,000 in the manner set forth in the Settlement Agreement; (B) Defendant will implement the programmatic relief described in section 3 of the Agreement. (C) Class Counsel will receive attorneys fees of $2,382,510 and costs of $123,499 from the Settlement Fund; (D) Settlement administration costs of $97,324 will be deducted from the Settlement Fund and paid to the Settlement Administrator, Rust Consulting, Inc. (E) $75,000 will be deducted from the Settlement Fund and paid to the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency as the Agency's portion of PAGA penalties; (F) Plaintiff will receive a service award of $18,000 from the Settlement Fund forher contribution to the litigation and her services to the Class; (G) The remainder of the Class Settlement Amount will be distributed to the Plaintiff and Settlement Class Members according to the plan of allocation in the Settlement; (H) The Court confirms its approval of the cy pres distribution provided for in the Settlement to Community Legal Aid SoCal and Legal Aid at Work. (I) The Plaintiff and Settlement Class Members who did not exclude themselves are bound by the terms of the Agreement, including all releases therein, and their claims are dismissed with prejudice. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (See document for further information). (jp) (Entered: 01/13/2021)