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UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK In re: INNKEEPERS USA TRUST, et al.,1 Debtors. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Chapter 11 Case No. 10-13800 (SCC) Jointly Administered

STIPULATION AND AGREED ORDER RESOLVING CLAIM OF EDDIE ANDERSON1 Innkeepers USA Trust and certain of its affiliates as debtors and debtors in possession (collectively, the Debtors) and Eddie Anderson (Anderson, and together with the Debtors, the Parties), through their undersigned counsel, hereby enter into this stipulation and agreed order (the Stipulation and Order). WHEREAS, on July 19, 2010 (the Petition Date), the Debtors commenced these voluntary cases under title 11 of the United States Code (the Bankruptcy Code) and are continuing to operate their business and manage their properties as debtors in possession pursuant to sections 1107 and 1108 of the Bankruptcy Code; WHEREAS, upon the filing of the Debtors chapter 11 petitions, the automatic stay of section 362 of the Bankruptcy Code came into effect and stayed certain actions against the Debtors; WHEREAS, on May 23, 2011, Anderson filed a proof of claim [Claim No. 1826] against Grand Prix Denver LLC (the Proof of Claim) regarding alleged personal injuries in
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The list of Debtors in these Chapter 11 Cases along with the last four digits of each Debtors federal tax identification number can be found by visiting the Debtors restructuring website at www.omnimgt.com/innkeepers or by contacting Omni Management Group, LLC at Innkeepers USA Trust c/o Omni Management Group, LLC, 16161 Ventura Boulevard, Suite C, PMB 606, Encino, California 91436. The location of the Debtors corporate headquarters and the service address for their affiliates is: c/o Innkeepers USA, 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Suite 306, Palm Beach, Florida 33480.

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connection with an alleged accident occurring on January 27, 2010, at the Marriott Residence Inn in Denver, Colorado (the Alleged Accident), a hotel affiliated with Debtors Grand Prix Fixed Lessee LLC and Grand Prix Denver LLC (the Denver Debtors); WHEREAS, on October 27, 2011, the Debtors Plans of Reorganization Pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code [Docket No. 1799] became effective with respect to the Denver Debtors and the automatic stay of section 362 of the Bankruptcy Code was lifted; and WHEREAS, Anderson believes that he may be entitled to recover against third-party insurance policies to which certain Debtors, including the Denver Debtors, may be an insured party. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED by and between the Debtors and Anderson, which agreement, when so-ordered by the Court, shall constitute an order of the Court, as follows: 1. Anderson shall be permitted to proceed against applicable Debtors as nominal

defendants only, at no cost to the Debtors, their estates, or their successors, so that Anderson may seek to establish liability against applicable Debtors for the sole purpose of recovering against proceeds of applicable insurance policies, if any (the Insurance Policies). 2. Any recoveries based upon any judgment, settlement, mediation, arbitration, or

otherwise on account of Andersons claims against the Debtors shall be solely from the proceeds of the Insurance Policies and not against the Debtors, their estates, or their successors. 3. The Debtors make no representation as to the existence or availability of any

insurance coverage or insurance policies, the amount of coverage, or the likelihood of recovery against any such insurance policies, if any.

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Any and all proofs of claim filed by Anderson in these chapter 11 cases relating to

the Alleged Accident, including the Proof of Claim, are disallowed and expunged for all purposes, and Anderson shall not be entitled to receive any distributions from any of the Debtors, their estates, or their successors in their chapter 11 cases under a plan of reorganization or otherwise on behalf of such claims. 5. Anderson shall not have an allowed claim (as defined in section 101(5) of the

Bankruptcy Code) pursuant to section 502 of the Bankruptcy Code based upon the Alleged Accident (or any claims related thereto) against any of the Debtors and shall not be entitled to any distributions from any of the Debtors, their estates, or their successors, whether under a chapter 11 plan or otherwise on behalf of such claim; provided, that to the extent the Insurance Policies are unable to satisfy a judgment or other disposition with respect to the Alleged Accident, Anderson agrees that any such unsatisfied portion, which could otherwise be considered a general unsecured claim in the Debtors chapter 11 cases, is hereby fully and finally waived and forever released and Anderson shall not otherwise engage in any efforts to collect any amount from the Debtors, their estates, or their successors based upon the Alleged Accident or any claims related thereto. 6. Under no circumstances shall the Debtors, their estates, or their successors be

required to pay or otherwise satisfy: (a) any self-insured retention or deductible liability; (b) any obligation to post any security or deposit with an insurer pursuant to the terms of any insurance policy; (c) any defense costs; (d) any judgment above the applicable insurance coverage; or (e) any other costs of any kind, including, without limitation, any claims by insurance companies against the Debtors, their estates, or their successors related to the Alleged Accident or any claims related thereto (collectively, the Administrative Costs).

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To the extent required by an insurer, Anderson shall fund any Administrative

Costs. If, however, Anderson is unwilling or unable to fund any such Administrative Costs, Anderson shall immediately abandon pursuit of any Insurance Policy and all of Andersons claims against the Debtors will be forever released and waived. 8. Anderson will indemnify and hold the Debtors, their estates, and their successors

harmless against any requirement by or claim of any insurer for the payment by the Debtors, their estates, or their successors of any Administrative Costs. 9. This Stipulation and Order shall not become effective unless and until it is

approved and entered by the Court. 10. By entering into this Stipulation and Order, the Debtors are not waiving any

defenses at law or in equity, including as to the Alleged Accident or any claims related thereto. 11. Neither the Stipulation and Order nor any negotiations and writings in connection

with this Stipulation and Order shall in any way be construed as or deemed to be evidence of an admission on behalf of any Party regarding any claim or right that such Party may have against the other Party. 12. This Stipulation and Order shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the

Parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. 13. This Stipulation and Order shall not be modified, altered, amended, or vacated

without written consent of all Parties hereto. Any such modification, alteration, amendment, or vacation, in whole or in part, shall be subject to the approval of the Court. 14. This Stipulation and Order contains the entire agreement by and between the

Debtors and Anderson with respect to the subject matter hereof, and all prior understandings or agreements, if any, are merged into this Stipulation and Order.

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15.

Each of the undersigned counsel represents that he or she is authorized to execute

this Stipulation and Order on behalf of his or her respective client. 16. This Stipulation and Order may be executed in multiple counterparts, any of

which may be transmitted by facsimile or electronic mail, and each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one instrument. 17. The Debtors are authorized to take all actions necessary to effectuate the relief

provided by this Stipulation and Order. 18. The terms and conditions of this Stipulation and Order shall be immediately

effective and enforceable upon its entry. 19. The Court retains jurisdiction to hear and determine all matters arising from or

related to the implementation, interpretation, and/or enforcement of this Stipulation and Order.

IT IS SO ORDERED: December 7, 2011 New York, New York

/s/ Shelley C. Chapman HONORABLE SHELLEY C. CHAPMAN UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE

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Dated: December 7, 2011 New York, New York

/s/ Patrick J. Orr Patrick J. Orr KLESTADT & WINTERS, LLP 570 Seventh Avenue, 17th Floor New York, New York 10018 (212) 972-3000 and Jonathan A. Cross CROSS LEICHTY LANE P.C. 7100 East Belleview Avenue, Suite G-11 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 Counsel to Eddie Anderson

/s/ Brian S. Lennon James H.M. Sprayregen, P.C. Paul M. Basta Stephen E. Hessler Brian S. Lennon KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP 601 Lexington Avenue New York, New York 10022-4611 Telephone: (212) 446-4800 Facsimile: (212) 446-4900 and Anup Sathy, P.C. KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP 300 North LaSalle Street Chicago, Illinois 60654-3406 Telephone: (312) 862-2000 Facsimile: (312) 862-2200 Counsel to the Debtors and Debtors in Possession

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