Attanasio et al v. Community Health Systemsm, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Carmen Attanasio, Lynn Marie Potoski and Denise Gaiteri
Defendant: Community Health Systems Inc., Wyoming Valley Health Care System and Wilkes-Barre Hospital Co., LLC
Case Number: 3:2011cv00582
Filed: March 28, 2011
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Office: Scranton Office
County: Luzerne
Presiding Judge: A. Richard Caputo
Nature of Suit: Fair Labor Standards Act
Cause of Action: 29 U.S.C. ยง 201
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff

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January 14, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 203 ORDER (memorandum filed previously as separate docket entry). (1) The Joint Motion 199 is GRANTED, and the accompanying Settlement Agreement (Doc. 199-1) is APPROVED as a fair and reasonable resolution of this action under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). (2) The Parties shall proceed and provide the Notice of Settlement and accompanying Settlement Check to the participating Settlement Class Members in accordance with the terms of the Settlement Agreement. (3) All Participating Settlement Class Members, including the Named Plaintiffs, are permanently barred from prosecuting any of the released claims against any Releasees, as those terms are defined in the Settlement Agreement. (4) Named Plaintiffs Lynn Marie Potoski and Denise Gaiter i are each awarded Service Awards for their services to the class in the amount of $6,000 to be paid from the Gross Settlement Amount in accordance with the terms of the Settlement Agreement.(5) Class Counsel is awarded attorneys fees in the amo unt of $280,000 as final payment for and complete satisfaction of any and all attorneys fees due and owed to Class Counsel. The payment of fees to Class Counsel shall be paid from the Gross Settlement Amount in accordance with the terms of the S ettlement Agreement. (6) Class Counsel is awarded reimbursement of litigation costs and expenses in the amount of $32,874 to be paid from the Gross Settlement Amount in accordance with the terms of the Settlement Agreement. (7) The Settlement Ad ministrator is awarded fees, costs, and expenses associated with the administration of the settlement in the amount of $6,000 to be paid from the Gross Settlement Amount in accordance with the terms of the Settlement Agreement. (8) The action is DISMISSED with prejudice, although jurisdiction is retained over this action for purposes of overseeing any disputes arising from the implementation, administration, or enforcement of the settlement terms, including any relating to the award of attorneys fees and costs. (9) The Clerk of Court is directed to mark the case as CLOSED.Signed by Honorable A. Richard Caputo on 1/14/2020. (dw)
March 15, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 195 ORDER (memorandum filed previously as separate docket entry). (1) The Motion for Summary Judgment 189 filed by Defendants Wyoming Valley Health Care System and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is DENIED as to the Meal Break Class.(2) Defendants Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED as to the Uniform Class.Signed by Honorable A. Richard Caputo on 3/15/19. (dw)
December 19, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 71 MEMORANDUM (Order to follow as separate docket entry) re 60 MOTION for Conditional Certification filed by Lynn Marie Potoski, Denise Gaiteri Signed by Honorable A. Richard Caputo on 12/19/13. (jam)
March 27, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 36 MEMORANDUM (Order to follow). Signed by Honorable A. Richard Caputo on 3/27/2012. (bg, )
October 20, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER granting 13 Defendants'Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Collective Action Complaint. Plaintiffs have 21 days from the date of this Order to file an amended complaint. Failure to do so will result in the dismissal of this case. Signed by Honorable A. Richard Caputo on 10/20/11 (jam, )
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Plaintiff: Carmen Attanasio
Represented By: Wayne A. Ely
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Plaintiff: Lynn Marie Potoski
Represented By: Wayne A. Ely
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Plaintiff: Denise Gaiteri
Represented By: Wayne A. Ely
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Defendant: Community Health Systems Inc.
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Defendant: Wyoming Valley Health Care System
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Defendant: Wilkes-Barre Hospital Co., LLC
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