 Additionally, the U.S. Department of Justice filed an opinion in the case saying that Garlock's use of the 2019 filing procedure was correct, and Judge Hodges granting of disclosure of that information also correct, the judge erred in granting further access, and asked that his decision be reversed.In March 2016, Garlock voluntary dropped the RICO claims against Plaintiffs' attorneys and a federal judge agreed to stay the cases.As part of the greater settlement package the action will be dismissed with prejudice.