Sobel et al v. Hertz Corporation
Case Number: 3:2006cv00545
Filed: October 13, 2006
Court: US District Court for the District of Nevada
Office: Reno Office
Presiding Judge: Valerie P. Cooke
Presiding Judge: Larry R. Hicks
Nature of Suit: Contract: Recovery/Enforcement
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1332 Diversity-Other Contract
Jury Demanded By: None

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October 30, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 459 FINAL JUDGMENT 1. On Count One of the First Amended Complaint, the Court finds for Plaintiffs on their claim that Hertz violated NRS § 482.31575.2. On Count Two of the First Amended Complaint, the Court finds for Defendants, noting t hat the Court previously dismissed this cause of action. See Doc. # 111 at 7-8. 3. On Count Three of the First Amended Complaint, the Court finds for Plaintiffs but declines to award additional damages on this cause of action. 4. The Cou rt awards restitution in the amount of $42,321,890 to the class, and $11,115,583 in prejudgment interest.5. The Court awards attorney fees in accordance with the Court's Order regarding attorney fees entered on October 9, 2014. Doc. # 454 .6. The Court will consider motions from the parties regarding any cy pres distributions once the extent of unclaimed awards becomes more definite.7. The Court DENIES Hertz's Motion for Leave to File Notice of Supple mental Authority (Doc. # 453 ) as moot in light of the Court's Order regarding attorney fees (Doc. # 454 ).8. This is a final, appealable judgment disposing of all issues presently before the Court on this matter. Signed by Judge Larry R. Hicks on 10/30/2014. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM)
October 9, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 454 ORDER granting in part and denying in part Plaintiffs' 411 Motion for Attorney Fees; granting in part and denying in part Andrews and Weber's 409 Motion for Attorney Fees; granting in part and denying in part Schutzman's 410 Motion for Attorney's Fees. See order for details. Signed by Judge Larry R. Hicks on 10/9/2014. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KR)
July 7, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 415 ORDER excluding judicial officers Larry R. Hicks, William G. Cobb, and Robert A. McQuaid from the class. Signed by Judge Larry R. Hicks on 7/7/14. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JC)
June 4, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 400 ORDER granting in part and denying in part 396 Motion for Entry of Scheduling Order and granting in part and denying in part 399 Motion to Extend Time. Hertz shall publish notice to the class no later than 21 days after the Ninth Circuit issues decision on Hertz's emergency motion to stay. Paragraph 8 of final notice shall be modified by substitution of "$500,000" for "$300,000". Hertz shall have 7 days to submit description of prop osed changes to notice for consideration. Plaintiffs shall have 7 days thereafter to object. Please see attached for further details. Signed by Judge Larry R. Hicks on 6/4/14. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JC)
January 2, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 390 ORDER denying 382 Motion to Suspend Hertz's Obligation to Send Notice, or for a Stay Pending Appeal. Signed by Judge Larry R. Hicks on 1/2/14. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JC)
November 26, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 381 ORDERED that by 2/24/2014 the Parties shall execute publication of Final Notice to the class members, consistent with the Court's prior Orders on the subject. ( see pdf order for specifics ) Signed by Judge Larry R. Hicks on 11/26/2013. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM)
October 28, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 377 ORDER re Proposed Notice re 362 Order; 364 , 369 Responses : Hertz and Plaintiffs shall submit a joint final proposed notice to the Court by 11/13/2013, incorporating the revisions herein, for final approval. Signed by Judge Larry R. Hicks on 10/28/2013. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM)
September 13, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 362 ORDER granting in part and denying in part 335 Motion for Approval of Proposed Notice; denying 350 Motion for Leave to File; denying as moot 357 Motion to Strike; and granting 349 and 352 Motions to Establish Deadline for Fee Applications. Signed by Judge Larry R. Hicks on 09/12/2013. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KR)
March 21, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 332 ORDER GRANTING Plaintiffs' 255 Motion to Certify Class; GRANTING IN PART and DENYING IN PART Plaintiffs' 295 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment; DENYING Defendant Hertz's 298 Motion for Summary Judgment; and GRANTING IN PART and DENYING IN PART Hertz's 307 Objections to Evidence. Signed by Judge Larry R. Hicks on 03/21/2013. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KR)
June 27, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 250 ORDERED that Ps' # 185 Motion for Final Approval of the Settlement is DENIED. FURTHER ORD that Ps' # 186 Motion for Attorneys Fees, Expenses, and Incentive Awards is DENIED as moot. FURTHER ORD that Objector Scott Schutzman's # 199 Motion to Intervene is DENIED without prejudice. FURTHER ORD that notice of the court's denial of settlement approval and a copy of this order shall be posted on the settlement website. Ds shall also provide notice of the court's denial of settlement approval, as well as instructions on how to obtain a copy of the court's decision from the settlement website, to all class members who have responded, including registrants, opt-outs, and objectors. Signed by Judge Larry R. Hicks on 6/27/2011. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM)
May 9, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 242 ORDERED Hearing Re: Fairness Hearing (Doc# 136 ) is set for Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) in Reno Courtroom 5 before Judge Larry R. Hicks. FURTHER ORDERED, out-of-state counsel requesting to appear telephonically at the hearing shall notify Courtroom Deputy, Dionna Negrete, by May 12, 2011 (as specified herein). FURTHER ORDERED that pro se objectors and counsel for objectors may also appear telephonically, and must also notify the Courtroom Deputy as refere nced above; (and as specified herein). FURTHER ORDERED that the # 232 Motion to Appear is GRANTED and the Clerk of the Court shall send a copy of this order to Objector Anthony L. DeWitt via U.S. mail. ( Order Mailed to Mr. Dewitt on 5/9/2011 to address noted on doc # 187 . ) Signed by Judge Larry R. Hicks on 5/9/2011. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM)
November 23, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 136 ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S 123 MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AND APPROVAL OF THE FORM OF NOTICE. ( see pdf order for specifics ) Signed by Judge Larry R. Hicks on 11/23/2010. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM)
March 17, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 111 ORDER granting in part and denying in part 78 plaintiff's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment; granting in part and denying in part 81 Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment; and denying as moot 97 Defendant's Motion to Strike. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that upon completion of discovery relating to damages as set forth in the discovery and motions schedule 52 , the parties are granted 30 days to file dispositive motions concerning the unjust enrichment claim and damages. The parties shall have 15 days to file oppositions and 10 days to file replies. See order re specifics. Signed by Judge Larry R. Hicks on 3/17/2010. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SL)
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