Laurie Capitelli et al v. Melinda Stewart et al
DEMURRER TO PLAINTIFFS’ VERIFIED COMPLAINT
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Conservatorship of Merrily Wilkinson 26PR000046
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF PROBATE CONSERVATOR OF THE PERSON
APPEARANCE REQUIRED
CIVIL LAW & MOTION CALENDAR – Hon. Cynthia P. Smith, Dept. A (Historic Courthouse) at 8:30 a.m.
Melissa Castellucci v. Peju Family Operating Partnership, LP 25CV000098
PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION AND PAGE SETTLEMENT
TENTATIVE RULING: In reviewing the motion for preliminary approval of class action settlement, the Court orders further briefing on the following items:
1) A reasonable estimate of the nature and amount of recovery that each class member could have obtained if plaintiff prevailed; 2) Amount, or an estimate, of what each class member will receive from the settlement amount; 3) Explanation as to why the class representative enhancement is reasonable in light thereof; 4) Plaintiff shall submit a supplemental declaration estimating the number of hours she spent on the matter as class representative; 5) Plaintiff shall provide California caselaw authorizing class counsel fees in the amount of 35% of the settlement.
The additional briefing shall be filed and served by August 25, 2026. The matter is CONTINUED to September 2, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. A.
Laurie Capitelli et al v. Melinda Stewart et al 26CV000878
DEMURRER TO PLAINTIFFS’ VERIFIED COMPLAINT
TENTATIVE RULING: The matter is CONTINUED to September 3, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. A.
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