Nico Cruz Sanchez, individually and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Mohawk Industries, et al.

Summary

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of California directed class counsel to file supplemental evidence itemizing actual litigation expenses incurred in the class action. The court explained that anticipated costs would not be awarded and ordered the supplemental filing by September 15, 2025.

Holdings

1. The Court will not award anticipated litigation costs; any award must be based on actual litigation expenses incurred.
2. Class counsel must file supplemental evidence, including an itemization of costs incurred, so the Court can evaluate whether the requested litigation-expense payment is fair, reasonable, and adequate.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Court may award anticipated litigation expenses from a class-action settlement fund or must limit any award to actual expenses incurred.
2. Whether class counsel must provide an itemized evidentiary submission so the Court can determine whether requested litigation expenses are fair, reasonable, and adequate.

Disposition

other