Carl Bernard Rubin

“For the reasons set forth below the motion is granted in part and denied in part.”

“In accordance with the foregoing, a directed verdict in favor of each defendant is hereby GRANTED.”

“Accordingly, the Court does find that pursuant to Rule 23(b)(3), this litigation may proceed as a class action.”

“The Motion for Class Certification is hereby DENIED.”

“For the forgoing reasons, the Defendants’ Motion for Dismissal is hereby DENIED.”

“Defendant’s motion for summary judgment is, hereby, denied.”

“For the foregoing reasons, this Court holds that intervention is proper under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 24(a)(2) and GRANTS the tenants’ motion to intervene.”

“Accordingly, the motion for directed verdict as to these defendants is hereby GRANTED.”

“In order to preserve the status quo pending determination of this action on the merits, the Court does therefore issue a Preliminary Injunction against defendants”

“Accordingly, the defendant’s motion is hereby DENIED”

“counsel for the qui tam plaintiff hereby are awarded $2,370,111.25 as attorney fees”

“and $221,513.99 as costs in full, as required by such section.”

“plaintiff’s motion for leave to amend the complaint to add Melvyn I. Weiss is well-taken and is hereby GRANTED.”

“It is further ORDERED that plaintiff Sogevalor’s claims against defendants are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE.”