Free Order on Motion for Settlement - District Court of Delaware - Delaware

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE
) Chapter 11
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" te ) case N0. 00-1982 (GMS)
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GST TELECOM TNC·» Q &» ) Jointly Administered
Debtors. )
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GST TELECOM INC., gg g, )
) Civil Docket N0. 04-CV-1380
Counterplaintiffs, )
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JOHN WARTA, )
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Counterdefendant. )
ORDER APPROVIN G SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE DEBTORS AND DEBTORS-IN-POSSESSION AND JOHN WARTA
Upon the motion (the "Motion") of the above—captioned debtors and debtors—in-
possession (the "Debtors") seeking entry of an order approving a certain settlement agreement by
and between the Debtors and J olm Warta, the Court having reviewed the Motion and finding
good cause therefore;
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The Debtors and John Warta STIPULATE and AGREE for all purposes, and, the l
Court hereby makes the following FINDINGS:
A. This Court has jurisdiction over the Motion pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§
l57(b) and 1334. Consideration of the Motion constitutes a core proceeding as defined in 28
U.S.C. § 157(b)(2).

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B. Notice of the Motion given by the Debtors is appropriate under the
circumstances.
C. The Debtors' Estates (as defined in the Plan) own the claims against Warta
referenced in the Settlement Agreement and they have the sole right and/or ability to settle and
release those claims.
Based upon the foregoing findings, stipulations, and conclusions, and upon the
record made before this Court, and good and sufficient cause appearing therefor;
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1. The Debtors’ Motion is GRANTED.
2. The Debtors shall be, and hereby are, authorized to enter into, and perfomi
their obligations under, the Settlement Agreement (as defined in the Motion) with John Warta
attached as Exhibit A to the Motion.
3. The Settlement Agreement and the terms and releases set forth therein
shall be, and hereby are, approved.
4. Neither the Debtors, the Debtors' Estates, the Plan Administrator nor
Waita may assert or bring against each other any cause of action released in the Settlement
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Agreement.
5. GST Telecom Inc. and/or its estate shall be, and hereby is, directed to pay
to John Warta $700,000.00 as provided for in the Settlement Agreement.
6. Proofs of Claim Nos. 764, 765, 766, 1211, 1212 and 1213 filed by John
Waita shall be disallowed in full and exptmged as provided for in the Settlement Agreement.
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7. The Court shall retain jurisdiction over any matter or dispute arising &0m
or relating to the Settlement Agreement and/or implementation of this Order.
Dated: Wilmington, Delaware
I er [E, 2005
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