Elena Botts v. Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University Settlement
Case No.: 1:20-cv-01335-JRR

Key Dates

Date/Deadline Event
12/20/2022 Settlement Preliminary Approval Order
On 12/20/22, the Court entered an Order that preliminarily approved the Johns Hopkins Spring 2020 Settlement.
03/18/2023 Deadline to Exclude Yourself or Opt Out of the Class
If you exclude yourself from the Class (‘opt out’), you will receive no payment under the Class Action Settlement and you retain the right to sue the Defendant about the claims in this case.
03/18/2023 Deadline to Object to the Class Action Settlements
If you object to the Class Action Settlement, you will remain in the Class.
03/18/2023 Deadline to Submit a Notice of Appearance
Even if you do not object, you may appear at the Fairness Hearing if you file a Notice of Appearance by March 18, 2023.
04/17/2023 Final Approval Hearing
The Court held the Fairness Hearing on April 17, 2023.
04/20/2023 Final Approval Granted
The Court granted approval of the Motion for Final Approval and Attorney's Fees on April 20, 2023.
05/20/2023 Settlement Effective Date
The Settlement became effective on May 20, 2023.
07/19/2023 Payments to be Issued
Payments were issued to eligible Class Members beginning on July 19, 2023.
11/13/2023 Deadline to Exclude Yourself or Opt Out of Phase 2 of the Settlement Class
If you exclude yourself from the Class (‘opt out’), you will receive no payment under the Class Action Settlement and you retain the right to sue the Defendant about the claims in this case.
11/13/2023 Deadline to Object to Phase 2 of the Class Action Settlements
If you object to the Class Action Settlement, you will remain in the Class.
12/13/2023 Final Approval Hearing for Phase 2 of the Class Action Settlements
The Court will hold the Fairness Hearing on December 13, 2023.
02/16/2024 Payments to be Issued
Payments were issued to the Additional Students sent notice as part of Phase 2 were sent on February 16, 2024.

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Elena Botts v. Johns Hopkins University
c/o JND Legal Administration
PO Box 91379
Seattle, WA 98111