Guzman v. The Consumer Law Group, P.A. et al
Plaintiff: Judy Guzman
Defendant: The Consumer Law Group, P.A., American Credit Counselors, Inc. and Michael Metzner
Case Number: 1:2011cv00187
Filed: November 16, 2011
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
Office: Augusta Office
County: Richmond
Presiding Judge: W. Leon Barfield
Presiding Judge: J. Randal Hall
Nature of Suit: Other Contract
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1332
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff

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September 2, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 229 ORDER granting 228 Motion to Dismiss. This case is Dismissed without prejudice and is administratively closed. Any party may move to reopen this case at any time. Signed by Judge J. Randal Hall on 9/2/16. (cmr)
May 26, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 227 ORDER instructing that if the parties wish to file new summary-judgment motions, they should do so within 60 days from the date of this Order. Alternatively, if the remaining parties do not wish to file summary-judgment motions, they are to file a jo int status report within 60 days from the date of this Order informing the Court as to how the parties intend to resolve the remaining issues. The Consumer Law Group is instructed to inform the Court about its legal representation within fourteen days from the date of this Order. (Compliance due by 6/9/2016, Motions for summary judgment are due by 7/25/2016, Status Report due by 7/25/2016). Signed by Judge J. Randal Hall on 5/26/16. (cmr)
May 11, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 226 ORDER granting Plaintiff's 222 Joint Motion for Final Approval of the Class Settlement, final settlement class certification, and dismissal; granting Plaintiff's 223 Motion for Class Representative Award, Attorneys' Fees and Costs , and Administrator Fees; accordingly, the Court: (1) Finally Certifies the settlement class pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 23(a),(b)(3), (c), and (e); Finally Approves the settlement; (3) Awards the Representative Plaintiff a class rep resentative service award of $2,500; (4) Awards the firm of Hull Barrett, P.C. $25,000 in settlement administration expenses; (5) Awards class counsel attorneys' fees of 33 1/3 % of the settlement common fund plus $14,343.88 in expenses; Directs class counsel, Representative Plaintiff and the Settling Defendants to implement and consummate the settlement according to its terms and conditions; (7) Dismisses with prejudice all released claims of the Representative Plaintiff and each class member; and (8) Retains jurisdiction for the purpose of enforcing this Order or the terms of the settlement agreement, including the administration of the cy pres fund.. Signed by Judge J. Randal Hall on 5/11/2016. (jah)
February 12, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 220 ORDER terminating 190 Motion for Summary Judgment; 192 Motion for Summary Judgment; and 219 Motion for Settlement. This action is Stayed until further order of the Court. A fairness hearing shall be held at 10:00 am on May 11, 2016. Signed by Judge J. Randal Hall on 2/12/16. (cmr)
June 19, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 210 ORDER that Defendants' 193 Motion to keep tax returns and return information under seal is granted. The Clerk is directed to maintain under seal the tax return information contained in Plaintiff's notice of filing (Doc. no. 181). Signed by Magistrate Judge Brian K. Epps on 06/19/2015. (jah)
March 18, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 180 ORDER that denies Defendants' 178 Motion for Hearing; that grants Plaintiff's 174 Motion to Compel Discovery; and, that orders Defendants to provide all information responsive to the disputed interrogatory on or before Wednesday, March 25, 2015. If Plaintiff wants to pursue recovery of reasonable expenses incurred in filing the motion to compel, then she may file proof of such expenses on or before Wednesday, April 1, 2015, and Defendant shall have fourteen (14) days after such proof is filed to submit any rebuttal evidence or briefs. Signed by Magistrate Judge Brian K. Epps on 03/18/2015. (jah)
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Plaintiff: Judy Guzman
Represented By: Christopher A. Cosper
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Defendant: The Consumer Law Group, P.A.
Represented By: Rebecca F. Bratter
Represented By: Richard J. Capriola
Represented By: Richard W. Epstein
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Defendant: American Credit Counselors, Inc.
Represented By: Rebecca F. Bratter
Represented By: Richard J. Capriola
Represented By: Richard W. Epstein
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Defendant: Michael Metzner
Represented By: Rebecca F. Bratter
Represented By: Richard J. Capriola
Represented By: Richard W. Epstein
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