SHARPS CONTAINERS

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS

NATCHITOCHES PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT AND J.M. SMITH CORP. d/b/a SMITH DRUG CO., on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated, Plaintiffs, v. TYCO INTERNATIONAL, LTD.; TYCO INTERNATIONAL (U.S.), INC.; TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP, L.P.; and THE KENDALL HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS COMPANY, Defendants.

Civil Action No. 05-12024 (PBS)

· Notice of Proposed Settlement of Class Action, Plaintiffs’ Counsel’s Motion for Attorneys’ Fees and Expenses, and Hearing Regarding Settlement

· Order Approving Notice of Proposed Settlement of Class Action, Plaintiffs’ Counsel's Motion for Attorneys' Fees and Hearing Regarding Settlement

· Settlement Agreement

· Plaintiffs’ Motion for Preliminary Approval of Settlement, Approval of Form of Notice and Setting Final Settlement Hearing

· Order Preliminarily Approving Plaintiffs’ Proposed Settlement, Authorizing Notice to the Class, and Setting Final Settlement Hearing