Carter v. Forjas Taurus, S.A. et al, No. 1:2013cv24583 - Document 197 (S.D. Fla. 2016)

Court Description: ORDER Granting 147 PLAINTIFF'S MOTION for Final Approval and Supporting Memorandum, Granting 148 MOTION for Attorneys' Fees and Service Award, and OVERRULING Objections to Settlement, Granting 194 Joint Motion to Strike Objector Gl aviano's Supplemental Objection. This case is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. This dismissal shall become effective upon the date the Settlement Agreement becomes final according to Paragraph II.A.11 of the Settlement Agreement. Signed by Judge Patricia A. Seitz on 7/22/2016. (pes)

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