Greathouse v. Capital Plus Financial, LLC (4:22-cv-00686)

COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against All Defendants filed by John Pinkney, Ernesto Covarrubias, Barbara Myles, Cori Pericho, Alicia Mena, Eric Greathouse, Joshua Smith, Tiffany Sumrall. (Filing fee $402; Receipt number 0539-13019776) Plaintiff will submit summons(es) for issuance. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements and Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet) (Kendall, Joe) (Entered: 08/09/2022)

Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by Ernesto Covarrubias, Eric Greathouse, Alicia Mena, Barbara Myles, Cori Pericho, John Pinkney, Joshua Smith, Tiffany Sumrall. (Kendall, Joe) (Entered: 08/09/2022)

New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. File to: Judge Pittman. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (bdb) (Entered: 08/10/2022)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Crossroads Impact Corp. ; served on 8/11/2022. (Kendall, Joe) (Entered: 08/11/2022)

Order and Notice of Deficiency: Ernesto Covarrubias, Eric Greathouse, Alicia Mena, Barbara Myles, Cori Pericho, John Pinkney, Joshua Smith, Tiffany Sumrall must address the following deficiency: Paragraph XII is incomplete in Application for admission pro hac vice (ECF No. 8 ). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 8/15/2022) (fba) (Entered: 08/15/2022)

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 10 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Katherine C Campbell. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 8/15/2022) (chmb lbc) (Entered: 08/15/2022)

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 13 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Justin A Heller. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g).(Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 8/16/2022) (lbc chmb) (Entered: 08/16/2022)

Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number 0539-13049234) filed by Ernesto Covarrubias, Eric Greathouse, Alicia Mena, Barbara Myles, Cori Pericho, John Pinkney, Joshua Smith, Tiffany Sumrall (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)Attorney Bart D Cohen added to party Ernesto Covarrubias(pty:pla), Attorney Bart D Cohen added to party Eric Greathouse(pty:pla), Attorney Bart D Cohen added to party Alicia Mena(pty:pla), Attorney Bart D Cohen added to party Barbara Myles(pty:pla), Attorney Bart D Cohen added to party Cori Pericho(pty:pla), Attorney Bart D Cohen added to party John Pinkney(pty:pla), Attorney Bart D Cohen added to party Joshua Smith(pty:pla), Attorney Bart D Cohen added to party Tiffany Sumrall(pty:pla) (Cohen, Bart) (Entered: 08/19/2022)

Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number 0539-13049655) filed by Ernesto Covarrubias, Eric Greathouse, Alicia Mena, Barbara Myles, Cori Pericho, John Pinkney, Joshua Smith, Tiffany Sumrall (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order)Attorney Matthew M Zapala added to party Ernesto Covarrubias(pty:pla), Attorney Matthew M Zapala added to party Eric Greathouse(pty:pla), Attorney Matthew M Zapala added to party Alicia Mena(pty:pla), Attorney Matthew M Zapala added to party Barbara Myles(pty:pla), Attorney Matthew M Zapala added to party Cori Pericho(pty:pla), Attorney Matthew M Zapala added to party John Pinkney(pty:pla), Attorney Matthew M Zapala added to party Joshua Smith(pty:pla), Attorney Matthew M Zapala added to party Tiffany Sumrall(pty:pla) (Zapala, Matthew) (Entered: 08/19/2022)

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 17 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Bart D. Cohen. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 8/19/2022) (lbc chmb) (Entered: 08/19/2022)

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 19 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Matthew M Zapala. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g).(Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 8/19/2022)(lbc chmb) (Entered: 08/19/2022)

Joint MOTION to Extend Time of Deadlines filed by Robert H. Alpert, Capital Plus Financial, LLC, Crossroads Impact Corp., Eric A. Donnelly (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)Attorney Katherine Treistman added to party Robert H. Alpert(pty:dft), Attorney Katherine Treistman added to party Capital Plus Financial, LLC(pty:dft), Attorney Katherine Treistman added to party Crossroads Impact Corp.(pty:dft), Attorney Katherine Treistman added to party Eric A. Donnelly(pty:dft) (Treistman, Katherine) (Entered: 08/30/2022)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Christopher J Schwegmann on behalf of Capital Plus Financial, LLC, Crossroads Impact Corp., Eric A. Donnelly. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Schwegmann, Christopher) (Entered: 08/31/2022)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Eric A. Donnelly ; served on 8/25/2022. (Lederer, Lawrence) (Entered: 09/01/2022)

ORDER denying 29 Joint Agreed Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limitations. It is ORDERED that Parties shall not exceed 25 pages in accordance with Local Rule 7.2(c). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 10/14/2022). (fba) (Entered: 10/14/2022)

Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Eric A. Donnelly re 31 MOTION to Dismiss (Treistman, Katherine) (Entered: 10/17/2022)

MOTION to Dismiss filed by Robert H. Alpert (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Treistman, Katherine) (Entered: 10/17/2022)

MOTION to Dismiss filed by Capital Plus Financial, LLC, Crossroads Impact Corp. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Treistman, Katherine) (Entered: 10/17/2022)

CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Capital Plus Financial, LLC, Crossroads Impact Corp.. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Treistman, Katherine) (Entered: 10/17/2022)

Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Robert H. Alpert, Capital Plus Financial, LLC, Crossroads Impact Corp., Eric A. Donnelly re 39 MOTION for Protective Order Staying Discovery (Treistman, Katherine) (Entered: 10/18/2022)

REPLY filed by Robert H. Alpert, Capital Plus Financial, LLC, Crossroads Impact Corp., Eric A. Donnelly re: 39 MOTION for Protective Order Staying Discovery (Treistman, Katherine) (Entered: 11/18/2022)

RESPONSE filed by Ernesto Covarrubias, Eric Greathouse, Alicia Mena, Barbara Myles, Cori Pericho, John Pinkney, Joshua Smith, Tiffany Sumrall re: 31 MOTION to Dismiss (Kendall, Joe) (Entered: 12/01/2022)

Appendix in Support filed by Ernesto Covarrubias, Eric Greathouse, Alicia Mena, Barbara Myles, Cori Pericho, John Pinkney, Joshua Smith, Tiffany Sumrall re 44 Response/Objection, 45 Response/Objection, 43 Response/Objection - Appendix in Support of Plaintiffs' Briefs in Opposition to Defendants' Motions to Dismiss (Kendall, Joe) (Entered: 12/01/2022)

MOTION for Leave to File Notice of Newly Available Information filed by Ernesto Covarrubias, Eric Greathouse, Alicia Mena, Barbara Myles, Cori Pericho, John Pinkney, Joshua Smith, Tiffany Sumrall (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A - Notice of Newly Available Information, # 2 Proposed Order) (Kendall, Joe) (Entered: 12/13/2022)

REPLY filed by Capital Plus Financial, LLC, Crossroads Impact Corp. re: 36 MOTION to Dismiss (Treistman, Katherine) (Entered: 12/15/2022)

RESPONSE filed by Robert H. Alpert, Capital Plus Financial, LLC, Crossroads Impact Corp., Eric A. Donnelly re: 48 MOTION for Leave to File Notice of Newly Available Information (Treistman, Katherine) (Entered: 12/21/2022)

***UNFILED per ECF. 63 **** MOTION to Certify Class filed by Ernesto Covarrubias, Eric Greathouse, Alicia Mena, Barbara Myles, Cori Pericho, John Pinkney, Joshua Smith, Tiffany Sumrall (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Kendall, Joe) Modified on 1/9/2023 (fba). (Entered: 12/22/2022)

Appendix in Support filed by Ernesto Covarrubias, Eric Greathouse, Alicia Mena, Barbara Myles, Cori Pericho, John Pinkney, Joshua Smith, Tiffany Sumrall re 55 MOTION to Certify Class, 56 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion (Kendall, Joe) (Entered: 12/22/2022)

MOTION to Strike 55 MOTION to Certify Class, 56 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion, 57 Appendix in Support, or Alternatively (), MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to 55 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Robert H. Alpert, Capital Plus Financial, LLC, Crossroads Impact Corp., Eric A. Donnelly (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Treistman, Katherine) (Entered: 01/04/2023)

PLAINTIFFS' BRIEF IN PARTIAL OPPOSITION filed by Ernesto Covarrubias, Eric Greathouse, Alicia Mena, Barbara Myles, Cori Pericho, John Pinkney, Joshua Smith, Tiffany Sumrall re: 58 MOTION to Strike 55 MOTION to Certify Class, 56 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion, 57 Appendix in Support, or AlternativelyMOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to 55 MOTION to Certify Class (Kendall, Joe) Modified on 1/10/2023 (sre). (Entered: 01/07/2023)

REPLY filed by Robert H. Alpert, Capital Plus Financial, LLC, Crossroads Impact Corp., Eric A. Donnelly re: 58 MOTION to Strike 55 MOTION to Certify Class, 56 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion, 57 Appendix in Support, or AlternativelyMOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to 55 MOTION to Certify Class (Treistman, Katherine) (Entered: 01/08/2023)

Motions terminated: Denied as Moot ECF. 58 MOTION to Strike. (Per ECF No. 63 ). ****UNFILED per ECF. 63 **** 55 MOTION to Certify Class, 56 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion, 57 Appendix in Support, or AlternativelyMOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to 55 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Eric A. Donnelly, Crossroads Impact Corp., Robert H. Alpert, Capital Plus Financial, LLC, 55 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Tiffany Sumrall, Alicia Mena, Joshua Smith, Ernesto Covarrubias, John Pinkney, Barbara Myles, Eric Greathouse, Cori Pericho. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 1/9/2023) (fba)

MOTION for Leave to File Pltfs' Motion for Leave to Refile Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification filed by Ernesto Covarrubias, Eric Greathouse, Alicia Mena, Barbara Myles, Cori Pericho, John Pinkney, Joshua Smith, Tiffany Sumrall (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Ptfs' Motion for Class Certification, # 2 Exhibit(s) Brief in Support of Pltfs' Motion for Class Certification, # 3 Exhibit(s) Appendix in Support of Pltfs' Motion for Class Certification, # 4 Proposed Order) (Lederer, Lawrence) (Entered: 01/11/2023)

ORDER: Before the Court is Plaintiffs' Leave to Refile Motion for Class Certification Out of Time ("Motion"). ECF No. 64 . It is ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED, and Plaintiffs' motion for class certification, brief, and appendix attached thereto shall be filed by the Clerk of Court. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 1/12/2023) (fba) (Entered: 01/12/2023)

Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Ernesto Covarrubias, Eric Greathouse, Alicia Mena, Barbara Myles, Cori Pericho, John Pinkney, Joshua Smith, Tiffany Sumrall re 67 PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION. (fba) (Entered: 01/12/2023)

Joint Submission on Discovery Matters JOINT RULE 26(F) CONFERENCE REPORT by Ernesto Covarrubias, Eric Greathouse, Alicia Mena, Barbara Myles, Cori Pericho, John Pinkney, Joshua Smith, Tiffany Sumrall. (Cohen, Bart) (Entered: 01/24/2023)

Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Robert H. Alpert, Capital Plus Financial, LLC, Crossroads Impact Corp., Eric A. Donnelly re 71 MOTION to Strike 69 Appendix in Support of Plaintiffs' Class Certification Expert Reports and to Exclude Expert Testimony (Treistman, Katherine) (Entered: 02/02/2023)

Appendix in Support filed by Robert H. Alpert, Capital Plus Financial, LLC, Crossroads Impact Corp., Eric A. Donnelly re 73 Response/Objection to Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification (Treistman, Katherine) (Entered: 02/02/2023)

Appendix in Support filed by Ernesto Covarrubias, Eric Greathouse, Alicia Mena, Barbara Myles, Cori Pericho, John Pinkney, Joshua Smith, Tiffany Sumrall re 67 MOTION to Certify Class Supplemental Appendix in Further Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification (Lederer, Lawrence) (Entered: 02/16/2023)

REPLY filed by Robert H. Alpert, Capital Plus Financial, LLC, Crossroads Impact Corp., Eric A. Donnelly re: 71 MOTION to Strike 69 Appendix in Support of Plaintiffs' Class Certification Expert Reports and to Exclude Expert Testimony (Treistman, Katherine) (Entered: 03/09/2023)

Appendix in Support filed by Ernesto Covarrubias, Eric Greathouse, Alicia Mena, Barbara Myles, Cori Pericho, John Pinkney, Joshua Smith, Tiffany Sumrall re 79 Notice (Other) of Supplemental Authority (Kendall, Joe) (Entered: 03/31/2023)

OPINION & ORDER: Defendants' Motions to Dismiss (ECF Nos. 31 , 34 , 36 ) are GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. Plaintiffs' unjust enrichment claims against all Defendants are DISMISSED. And to the extent Defendants seek to dismiss any other claims, their motions are DENIED. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 9/6/2023) (mmw)

Joint Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer To Complaint filed by Robert H. Alpert, Capital Plus Financial, LLC, Crossroads Impact Corp., Eric A. Donnelly (Treistman, Katherine) (Entered: 09/20/2023)

ELECTRONIC ORDER: Before the Court is a Joint Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint 84 . Having considered the Motion and relevant docket entries, the Court DENIES the Joint Motion due to mootness. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 9/22/2023) (JAF) Modified document link on 9/22/2023 (bdb). (Entered: 09/22/2023)

Defendants' Amended ANSWER to 1 Complaint,,,,, with Jury Demand filed by Capital Plus Financial, LLC, Robert H. Alpert, Crossroads Impact Corp., Eric A. Donnelly. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms and Instructions found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice., COUNTERCLAIM against Ernesto Covarrubias, Eric Greathouse, Alicia Mena, Barbara Myles, Cori Pericho, John Pinkney, Joshua Smith, Tiffany Sumrall filed by Capital Plus Financial, LLC, Robert H. Alpert, Crossroads Impact Corp., Eric A. Donnelly (Treistman, Katherine) (Entered: 10/11/2023)

NOTICE of Change of Address for Attorney Joe Kendall on behalf of Ernesto Covarrubias, Eric Greathouse, Alicia Mena, Barbara Myles, Cori Pericho, John Pinkney, Joshua Smith, Tiffany Sumrall. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Kendall, Joe) (Entered: 11/06/2023)

MOTION to Amend/Correct 90 Order for Scheduling Order Proposal, to Allow for Leave to Convene the Parties' Initial Scheduling Conference by Zoom filed by Ernesto Covarrubias, Eric Greathouse, Alicia Mena, Barbara Myles, Cori Pericho, John Pinkney, Joshua Smith, Tiffany Sumrall (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Lederer, Lawrence) (Entered: 11/10/2023)

MOTION to Compel Defendants' Production of Documents filed by Ernesto Covarrubias, Eric Greathouse, Alicia Mena, Barbara Myles, Cori Pericho, John Pinkney, Joshua Smith, Tiffany Sumrall (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Lederer, Lawrence) (Entered: 12/06/2023)

Appendix in Support filed by Ernesto Covarrubias, Eric Greathouse, Alicia Mena, Barbara Myles, Cori Pericho, John Pinkney, Joshua Smith, Tiffany Sumrall re 94 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion, (Lederer, Lawrence) (Entered: 12/06/2023)

Joint STATUS REPORT Regarding Contents of Scheduling Order filed by Ernesto Covarrubias, Eric Greathouse, Alicia Mena, Barbara Myles, Cori Pericho, John Pinkney, Joshua Smith, Tiffany Sumrall. (Lederer, Lawrence) (Entered: 12/11/2023)

ORDER REGARDING PLAINTIFFS' 93 MOTION TO COMPEL DEFENDANTS' PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS: It is ORDERED that the parties shall confer and make a good-faith effort to resolve Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel Defendants' Production of Documents by December 27, 2023. Status Report due by 12/29/2023. Amended Motion due by 1/5/2024. Responses due by 1/12/2024. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 12/13/2023) (bdb) (Entered: 12/13/2023)

ELECTRONIC ORDER finding as moot 93 Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel Defendants' Production of Documents based on the Notice [doc. 100] filed by Plaintiffs on December 29, 2023 stating that the parties have completely resolved the issues presented in the Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on 1/3/2024) (chmb) (Entered: 01/03/2024)

MOTION TO SUBSTITUTE MEDIATOR filed by Robert H. Alpert, Capital Plus Financial, LLC, Crossroads Impact Corp., Eric A. Donnelly (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Treistman, Katherine) (Entered: 02/05/2024)

ORDER: Defendants' Motion to Substitute Mediator (ECF No. 102 ) is DENIED. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 2/6/2024) (bdb) (Entered: 02/06/2024)

ORDER granting 105 Motion to Amend Complaint. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 2/13/2024) (bdb) (Entered: 02/13/2024)

Unopposed MOTION to Substitute Attorney, Joe Kendall. by added attorney Roger L Mandel,Roger L Mandel,Roger L Mandel for John Pinkney,Roger L Mandel,Roger L Mandel for Barbara Myles,Roger L Mandel,Roger L Mandel for Joshua Smith,Roger L Mandel,Roger L Mandel for Alicia Mena,Roger L Mandel,Roger L Mandel for Tiffany Sumrall,Roger L Mandel for Eric Greathouse. Motion filed by John Pinkney, Barbara Myles, Joshua Smith, Alicia Mena, Tiffany Sumrall (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order)Attorney Roger L Mandel added to party Alicia Mena(pty:pla), Attorney Roger L Mandel added to party Barbara Myles(pty:pla), Attorney Roger L Mandel added to party John Pinkney(pty:pla), Attorney Roger L Mandel added to party Joshua Smith(pty:pla), Attorney Roger L Mandel added to party Tiffany Sumrall(pty:pla) (Mandel, Roger) (Entered: 02/21/2024)

MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint filed by Robert H. Alpert, Capital Plus Financial, LLC, Crossroads Impact Corp., Eric A. Donnelly (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Treistman, Katherine) (Entered: 02/27/2024)

ORDER: Before the Court is Defendants' Motions to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint. ECF No. 110 . Having reviewed the Motion, the Court concludes that it would benefit from an expedited response. The Court therefore ORDERS that Plaintiffs shall file a response to the Motion on or before March 4, 2024. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 2/28/2024) (sre) (Entered: 02/28/2024)

MOTION for Leave to File SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT filed by Ernesto Covarrubias, Eric Greathouse, Alicia Mena, Barbara Myles, Cori Pericho, John Pinkney, Joshua Smith, Tiffany Sumrall (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A - Plaintiffs' Certificate of Conference, # 2 Exhibit(s) B - Plaintiffs' Proposed Second Amended Complaint, # 3 Proposed Order) (Lederer, Lawrence) (Entered: 03/05/2024)

MOTION to Extend Time OF MEDIATION DEADLINE filed by Ernesto Covarrubias, Eric Greathouse, Alicia Mena, Barbara Myles, Cori Pericho, John Pinkney, Joshua Smith, Tiffany Sumrall (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Lederer, Lawrence) (Entered: 03/13/2024)

REPLY filed by Ernesto Covarrubias, Eric Greathouse, Alicia Mena, Barbara Myles, Cori Pericho, John Pinkney, Joshua Smith, Tiffany Sumrall re: 116 MOTION to Extend Time OF MEDIATION DEADLINE (Lederer, Lawrence) (Entered: 03/14/2024)

MOTION to Permit Certain Plaintiffs to Attend Mediation Remotely on Grounds of Hardship filed by Ernesto Covarrubias, Eric Greathouse, Alicia Mena, Barbara Myles, Cori Pericho, John Pinkney, Joshua Smith, Tiffany Sumrall with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Lederer, Lawrence) (Entered: 04/04/2024)

ORDER granting 120 Motion :Before the Court is Plaintiffs' Motion to Permit Certain Plaintiffs to Attend Mediation Remotely on Grounds of Hardship. Having considered the Motion, relevant docket entries, and applicable law, the Court hereby ORDERS as follows: 1. Plaintiffs Motion to Permit Certain Plaintiffs to Attend Mediation Remotely on Grounds of Hardship is GRANTED. 2. Plaintiffs Covarrubias, Myles, Pericho, Smith and Mena are permitted to attend the April 25, 2024 mediation remotely. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 4/11/2024) (sre) (Entered: 04/11/2024)

ORDER STAYING CASE PENDING CONSUMMATION OF SETTLEMENT: Before the Court is the Joint 23 Motion to Stay Case pending Consummation of Settlement. The parties' request to stay all proceedings and deadlines for 30 days is hereby GRANTED. The parties are DIRECTED to either file a stipulation of dismissal pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A()ii) within 30 days of the date of this order. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 4/22/2024) (saw) (Entered: 04/22/2024)

Civil Case Terminated per 125 . (sre)