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Case 2:12-cv-01983-GHK-MRW Document 275 Filed 10/14/16 Page 1 of 3 Page ID #:13111

1 BURSOR & FISHER, P.A.

Scott A. Bursor (State Bar No. 276006) 2 L. Timothy Fisher (State Bar No. 191626)

3 Annick M. Persinger (State Bar No. 272996) 1990 North California Boulevard, Suite 940

4 Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Telephone: (925) 300-4455 5 E-Mail: scott@

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ltfisher@ apersinger@

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

13 ENZO FORCELLATI and LISA

Case No. 2:12-CV-01983 GHK(MRW)

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ROEMMICH, on Behalf of Themselves and all Others Similarly Situated,

PLAINTIFFS' NOTICE OF

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Plaintiffs,

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v. HYLAND'S, INC., STANDARD

MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT

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HOMEOPATHIC LABORATORIES, INC., and STANDARD HOMEOPATHIC COMPANY,

Defendants.

Date: November 28, 2016 Time: 9:30 a.m. Courtroom: 650

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Hon. George H. King

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PLAINTIFFS' NOTICE OF MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT CASE NO. 2:12-CV-01983 GHK (MRW)

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To all parties and their attorneys of record, please take notice that on

2 November 28, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 650, or as soon thereafter as may be

3 heard, Plaintiffs Enzo Forcellati and Lisa Roemmich, on behalf of themselves and all

4 others similarly situated will, and hereby do, respectfully move for an order:

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1. granting preliminary approval of the parties' proposed class action

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settlement;

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2. finding that the settlement is within the range of reasonableness and

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possible final approval such that class notice should be provided;

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3. approving the form and manner of class notice;

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4. finding that the requirements for certification of the settlement class for

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settlement purposes have been satisfied;

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5. appointing Plaintiffs as the class representatives

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6. appointing Plaintiffs' counsel as class counsel;

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7. scheduling the Fairness Hearing;

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8. determining that the notice of the settlement and Fairness Hearing

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complies with all legal requirements;

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9. directing that notice should be provided to class members;

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10. appointing KCC Class Action Services, LLC as the Settlement

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Administrator; and

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11. staying all proceedings other than those related to the settlement pending

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the Fairness Hearing.

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This motion is based on this Notice, Plaintiffs' Memorandum in Support of

23 Motion for Preliminary Approval, the parties' Stipulation of Settlement, the

24 Declaration of L. Timothy Fisher in Support of Preliminary Approval, the

25 Declaration of Enzo Forcellati in Support of Preliminary Approval, the Declaration

26 of Lisa Roemmich in Support of Preliminary Approval, and the Declaration of

27 Patrick M. Passarella Regarding Notice and Settlement Administration.

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PLAINTIFFS' NOTICE OF MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT

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This motion is made following the conference of counsel. Defendants do not

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4 Dated: October 14, 2016

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BURSOR & FISHER, P.A.

By: /s/ L. Timothy Fisher L. Timothy Fisher

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Scott A. Bursor (State Bar No. 276006)

L. Timothy Fisher (State Bar No. 191626)

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Annick M. Persinger (State Bar No. 272996)

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1990 North California Blvd., Suite 940 Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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Telephone: (925) 300-4455

E-Mail: scott@

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ltfisher@

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apersinger@

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VOZZOLO LLC

Antonio Vozzolo (pro hac vice)

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345 Route 17 South

Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458

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Phone: 201-630-8820

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Fax: 201-604-8400 avozzolo@

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FARUQI & FARUQI, LLP

Nadeem Faruqi

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685 3rd Avenue

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26th Floor New York, NY 10017

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Tel: (212) 983-9330

Fax:(212) 983-9331

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E-Mail: nfaruqi@

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Co-Lead Class Counsel

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CASE NO. 2:12-CV-01983 GHK (MRW)

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1 BURSOR & FISHER, P.A.

Scott A. Bursor (State Bar No. 276006) 2 L. Timothy Fisher (State Bar No. 191626)

3 Annick M. Persinger (State Bar No. 272996) 1990 North California Boulevard, Suite 940

4 Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Telephone: (925) 300-4455 5 E-Mail: scott@

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ltfisher@ apersinger@

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

13 ENZO FORCELLATI and LISA

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ROEMMICH, on Behalf of Themselves and all Others Similarly Situated,

PLAINTIFFS' MEMORANDUM IN

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Plaintiffs,

v. 16 HYLAND'S, INC., STANDARD

SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT

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HOMEOPATHIC LABORATORIES, INC., and STANDARD HOMEOPATHIC COMPANY,

Defendants.

Date: November 28, 2016 Time: 9:30 a.m. Courtroom: 650

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Hon. George H. King

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MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL CASE NO. 2:12-CV-01983 GHK (MRW)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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I. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 1

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II. PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND ................................................................. 2

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A. Forcellati et al. v. Hyland's Inc. et al., 12-cv-01983

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GHK(MRW) (C.D. Cal.)....................................................................... 2

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B. Kaatz v. Hyland's Inc. et al., 16-cv-00237-VB (S.D.N.Y) .................... 8

III. CONDITIONAL CERTIFICATION OF THE SETTLEMENT

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CLASS ......................................................................................................... 10

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A. THE STANDARD FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION.......................... 10

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B. THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT CLASS SHOULD BE CERTIFIED FOR SETTLEMENT PURPOSES................................. 10

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1. Ascertainability......................................................................... 11

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2. Numerosity - 23(a)(1) ............................................................... 12

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3. Commonality - 23(a)(2) ............................................................ 12

4. Typicality - 23(a)(3).................................................................. 13

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5. Adequacy - 23(a)(4).................................................................. 14

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6. Predominance - 23(b)(3) ........................................................... 15

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7. Superiority - 23(b)(3)................................................................ 15

16 IV. THE SETTLEMENT IS FAIR, ADEQUATE, AND

REASONABLE............................................................................................ 15

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A. The Amount Offered in Settlement ..................................................... 16

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B. A Comparison of the Settlement Amount to the Average

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Actual Damages Shows that the Amount Offered Is Fair,

Adequate, and Reasonable .................................................................. 18

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C. The Strength of Plaintiffs' Case and the Specific Risks of

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This Litigation .................................................................................... 20

D. The Extent of Discovery and Status of Proceedings ............................ 21

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E. Experience and Views of Counsel....................................................... 22 23 V. THE PROPOSED NOTICE SHOULD BE APPROVED.............................. 22

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A. The Manner of Notice Satisfies All Requirements .............................. 23

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B. The Form of the Notices and Claim Form........................................... 24

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C. KCC Should Be Appointed Settlement Administrator ........................ 25

VI. CONCLUSION ............................................................................................ 25

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MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL

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