UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO

EASTERN DIVISION

SAMANTHA MILLER,

Plaintiff,

SEQUEL POMEGRANATE HEALTH

SYSTEMS, LLC, et al,

Defendants

CaseNo.2:17-cv-1035

The Honorable Algenon L. Marbley

STIPULATED ORDER AND

JUDGMENT ENTRY

This matter is before the Court on the parties' Joint Motion for Approval of Settlement

and Order of Dismissal with Prejudice ("Joint Motion") pursuant to § 16(b) of the Fair Labor

Standards Act ("FLSA"), 29 U.S.C. § 216(b). The Joint Motion asks the Court to approve, as fair

and reasonable, the proposed Settlement Agreement reached by the parties and memorialized in

the Confidential Settlement Agreement and General Release ("Settlement Agreement") submitted

to the Court as Exhibit A to the Joint Motion.

Having reviewed the Settlement Agreement, the pleadings, declarations of counsel, and

papers on file in this action, and for good cause established therein, the Court enters this Stipulated

Order and Judgment Entry approving the Settlement, the Settlement Agreement, and finds as

follows:

1. The proposed Settlement is fair and reasonable and satisfies the standard for

approval under § 16(b) of the FLSA, 29 U.S.C. § 216(b). The Court finds that the Settlement

Agreement resolves numerous bona fide disputes between the parties including those under the

FLSA and resulted from arms-length negotiations between experienced counsel after substantial

investigation. Plaintiffs Counsel has informed the Court that they believe the Settlement is fair,

reasonable, and adequate and in the best interests of the Plaintiff. The Court has considered all

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relevant factors, including the risk, complexity, expense, and likely duration ofthe litigation; the

extent of investigation and the stage of the proceedings; the amount, if any. offered in the

Settlement; and the experience and views of counsel for the Parties.

2. The Court approves the Settlement Agreement and orders that the Settlement be

implemented according to the terms and conditions of the Settlement Agreement and as directed

herein. The Court grants final approval ofthe Settlement as to the Plaintiff.

3. The Court dismisses the claims of Plaintiff with prejudice, and enters final

judgment dismissing the Litigation. TheCourt finds there is nojust reason for delay and directs

the Clerk of theCourt to enter this Stipulated Order and Judgment Entry immediately.

4. The Court retains jurisdiction over the Litigation for purposes of administration of

the Settlement and enforcement ofthe Settlement Agreement.

SO ORDERED:

Dated: 5'J/o/)<f

SO STIPULATED:

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Matthew •/. P. Coffman

Matthew J.P. Coffman (0085586)

COFFMAN LEGAL, LLC

1457 S. Hight St.

Columbus, Ohio 43207

Phone:614-949-1181

Fac: 614-386-9964

Email: mcoffman@coffmanlegal.com

Attorneys for Plaintiff

Algcnon L. Nharbley

United States District Judge

A/ Rebecca .1. Bennett

Rebecca J. Bennett (0069566)

Russell T. Rendall (0089901)

Ogletrce. Dcakins. Nash. Smoak & Stewart, P.C.

Key Tower

127 Public Square, Suite 4100

Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Phone:216-241-6100

Fax:216-357-4733

Email: rebecca.bennctt@ogletrcc.com

Ru.ssell.rendall@ogletree.com

Attorneys for Defendants

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