Date Posted: June 23, 2009 by adminvr
Sample Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement in Labor Code Violation Case
In a class action against a major employer by employees for labor code and business practices violation, plaintiffs move for preliminary approval of the class settlement. This motion has everything, it describes aspects of the settlement agreement; the class notice; the process for administering the settlement; the settlement approval procedure; and the legal standard for preliminary certification of the settlement class. This motion cites applicable civil code sections as well as extensive case authority.