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Nature of Suit Code: 710
Nature of Suit: Fair Labor Standards Act
Cause of Action: 29:201 Denial of Overtime Compensation

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STIPULATION AND [PROPOSED] ORDER APPOINTING MASTER C-04-04440 CW 

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 

GUITA BAHRAMIPOUR, AUSTIN 

HEBERGER, JR., and JANELLA 

HAIRSTON, individually, and on behalf of 

all others similarly situated, 

Plaintiffs, 

vs. 

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC., 

formerly known as SALOMON SMITH 

BARNEY, INC., 

Defendant. 

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LARRY A. LaVOICE, DONITA A. 

WILLIAMS, KENNETH W. GLICK, 

LEWIS SHAPIRO, and FRANCIS P. 

HEATH, MARK BRAHNEY, TERRY FOX, 

KEITH GILLMAN, STEVEN KOLODNER, 

ANGELO MASSARO, RONALD 

ROSENZWEIG, ROBERT SCRABIS, and 

JOSEPH BLOOD, individually, and on 

behalf of all others similarly situated, 

Plaintiffs, 

vs. 

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC., 

formerly known as SALOMON SMITH 

BARNEY, INC. 

Defendant. 

Case No. C 04-04440 CW 

Case No. C 07-801 CW 

STIPULATION AND [PROPOSED] ORDER 

APPOINTING THE HON. CHARLES A. 

LEGGE (RET.) AS SPECIAL MASTER 

[Fed. R. Civ. P. 53(b)] 

Date: March 2, 2007 

Time: 10:00 a.m. 

Ctrm: 2 

Hon. Claudia Wilken 

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STIPULATION AND [PROPOSED] ORDER APPOINTING MASTER C 04-4440 CW 

 Plaintiffs Austin Heberger, Jr., Janella Hairston, Larry A. LaVoice, Donita A. Williams, 

Kenneth W. Glick, Lewis Shapiro, Francis P. Heath, Mark Brahney, Terry Fox, Keith Gillman, 

Steven Kolodner, Angelo Massaro, Ronald Rosenzweig, Robert Scrabis, and Joseph Blood (the

“Settling Plaintiffs”) and defendant Smith Barney, a Division of Citigroup Global Markets Inc., 

(“CGMI”) hereby stipulate as follows: 

WHEREAS, the Settling Plaintiffs and CGMI have entered into a proposed classwide 

settlement, which is memorialized in the “Joint Stipulation of Class Action Settlement and 

Release” (“Stipulation” or “Settlement”) filed with the Court; 

WHEREAS, the Stipulation provides for the payment of up to $98 million (plus accrued 

interest) in full and final settlement of the above-captioned actions; 

WHEREAS, there are in excess of 50 separate jurisdictions covered by the Settlement, 

and some of these jurisdictions have laws that are more favorable to employees than other 

jurisdictions; 

WHEREAS, the parties believe that it would be in the best interests of the class to have a 

judicial officer conduct an independent review of the allocation of Settlement proceeds before the 

class notice is mailed; 

WHEREAS, because of the sheer number of statutes, regulations, and reported cases that 

are involved, it may be difficult for a District Judge or a Magistrate Judge to review the allocation 

of Settlement proceeds effectively and timely (Fed. R. Civ. P. 53(a)(1)(C)); 

WHEREAS, in any event, the parties consent to appointment of a Special Master to 

review and make independent recommendations regarding allocation of Settlement proceeds 

(Fed. R. Civ. P. 53(a)(1)(A)); 

WHEREAS, the parties believe that the Hon. Charles A. Legge (Ret.) is well-suited to 

serve as Master; 

WHEREAS, the parties have requested that Judge Legge file, on or before February 15, 

2007, an affidavit disclosing any ground for disqualification under 28 U.S.C. § 455; 

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STIPULATION AND [PROPOSED] ORDER APPOINTING MASTER C 04-4440 CW 

WHEREAS, the parties are unaware of any relationship of the parties, counsel, action, or 

court that would require disqualification of Judge Legge under 28 U.S.C. § 455, and in any event, 

the parties consent to his appointment regardless of any ground for disqualification; 

NOW THEREFORE, subject to the Court’s approval of this stipulation, the parties hereby 

agree as follows: 

1. The parties respectfully request that the Court appoint the Hon. Charles A. Legge 

(Ret.) as Master for the following purposes: 

 A. To review and make an independent determination concerning the fairness 

of the allocation of Settlement proceeds in light of the applicable law in the jurisdictions covered 

by the Settlement and any other factors deemed appropriate by the Master, and to make a written 

recommendation to the Court regarding the allocation prior to the mailing of the class notice 

(provided, however, that the Master’s recommendation shall in no way contradict the terms of the 

Stipulation); and 

 B. After the class notice is mailed, to review and/or hear any objections with 

respect to the allocation of Settlement proceeds and to make a written recommendation to the 

Court regarding those objections in advance of the final approval hearing. 

2. The Master’s factual findings will be reviewed for clear error. The Master’s legal 

conclusions will be reviewed de novo. The Master’s rulings on procedural matters may be set 

aside only for an abuse of discretion. 

3. The Master’s costs and fees shall be paid from the Gross Settlement Value as 

provided in the Stipulation; except that, if the Settlement is not finally approved, the Master’s 

costs and fees shall be borne equally by Plaintiffs on the one hand and CGMI on the other. 

IT IS SO STIPULATED. 

Dated: February 16, 2007 DOSTART CLAPP GORDON & COVENEY, LLP 

 _________/S/____________________________ 

 James F. Clapp 

 Co-Lead Class Counsel 

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STIPULATION AND [PROPOSED] ORDER APPOINTING MASTER C 04-4440 CW 

Dated: February 16, 2007 O’MELVENY & MYERS LLP 

 _________/S/____________________________ 

 CHRIS A. HOLLINGER 

 Attorney for Defendant 

ORDER

 Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 53(b), the Court finds and orders as follows: 

 1. All parties have had notice and an opportunity to be heard concerning the 

appointment of a Master. 

 2. The Court hereby appoints the Hon. Charles A. Legge (Ret.) as Master for the 

following purposes: 

 A. To review and make an independent determination concerning the fairness 

of the allocation of Settlement proceeds in light of the applicable law in the jurisdictions covered 

by the Settlement and any other factors deemed appropriate by the Master, and to make a written 

recommendation to the Court regarding the allocation prior to the mailing of the class notice 

(provided, however, that the Master’s recommendation shall in no way contradict the terms of the 

Stipulation; and 

 B. After the class notice is mailed, to review and/or hear any objections with 

respect to the allocation of Settlement proceeds and to make a written recommendation to the 

Court regarding those objections in advance of the final approval hearing. 

3. The Master shall not communicate ex parte with the Court or with a party. 

4. The Master shall preserve all pleadings and other documents submitted to him and 

shall record (via court reporter) all proceedings before him. 

5. The Master shall issue the recommendations referred to in paragraphs 2A and 2B 

above as soon as practicable. The Master’s factual findings will be reviewed for clear error. The 

Master’s legal conclusions will be reviewed de novo. The Master’s rulings on procedural matters 

may be set aside only for an abuse of discretion. 

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STIPULATION AND [PROPOSED] ORDER APPOINTING MASTER C 04-4440 CW 

6. The Master’s costs and fees shall be paid from the Gross Settlement Value as 

provided in the Stipulation; except that, if the Settlement is not finally approved, the Master’s 

costs and fees shall be borne equally by Plaintiffs on the one hand and CGMI on the other. 

7. The Master shall proceed with all reasonable diligence. 

 IT IS SO ORDERED. 

Dated: ________________________ _______________________________________ 

 HON. CLAUDIA WILKEN 

 United States District Court Judge 

2/21/07

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