Doe, et al v. State of Ohio, et al, No. 2:1991cv00464 - Document 603 (S.D. Ohio 2020)

Court Description: OPINION and ORDER adopting 600 the Report and Recommendation; granting 597 Motion for Settlement; granting 588 Motion for Attorney Fees. Signed by Judge Michael H. Watson on 3/2/2020. (jk)

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Doe, et al v. State of Ohio, et al Doc. 603 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO EASTERN DIVISION John Doe, et al.. Plaintiffs, Case No. 2:91-cv-464 V. Judge Michael H. Watson State of Ohio, et al., Magistrate Judge Vascura Defendants. OPINION AND ORDER On February 12, 2020, Magistrate Judge King issued a Report and Recommendation ("R&R") recommending that the Court grant final approval of the parties' Settlement Agreement, award attorney's fees, costs, and expenses in the amount of $3,000,000.00, and enter final judgment in this case. R&R 1, EOF No. 600. Thereafter the parties filed a joint notice of non-objection to the R&R. Notice, EOF No. 601. Accordingly, the Court ADOPTS the findings and conclusions of the R&R in full. Plaintiffs' motion for final approval, ECF No. 597, and motion for attorney's fees, costs, and expenses, ECF No. 588, are GRANTED. This case is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE, but the Court retains jurisdiction over the case to enforce the terms of the Settlement Agreement. The Clerk is DIRECTED to enter final judgment and terminate this case. IT IS SO ORDERED. •UJc^?yyi MICHAEL H. WATSON, JUDGE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT Dockets.Justia.com

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