Miriam Green, on behalf of herself, and all others similarly situated v. City of Palo Alto, and Does 1 through 100
Published: Apr. 12, 2024 | Result Date: Dec. 21, 2023 | Filing Date: Oct. 6, 2016 |Case number: 16CV300760 Settlement – $17,337,111
Judge
Court
Santa Clara County Superior Court
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Thomas A. Kearney
(Kearney Littlefield LLP)
Prescott W. Littlefield
(Kearney Littlefield LLP)
Eric Jon Benink
(Benink & Slavens LLP)
Vincent D. Slavens
(Benink & Slavens LLP)
Gene J. Stonebarger
(Stonebarger Law APC)
Defendant
Michael G. Colantuono
(Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley PC)
Molly S. Stump
(Office of the Palo Alto City Attorney)
Amy W. Bartell
(Office of the Palo Alto City Attorney)
Liliane M. Wyckoff
(Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley)
Facts
Plaintiff Miriam Green brought this consolidated class action for writ of mandate, declaratory judgment, and refunds of gas and electric fees imposed by defendant, the City of Palo Alto. Class certification was granted.
Result
The settlement provided a common fund of $17,337,111, from which refunds would be paid to the City's gas utility retail customers. The court approved $85,000 in administrative fees; attorneys fees of $4,319,720.10; and a class representative award for plaintiff of $7,500.
Other Information
Consolidated with: 18CV336237
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