IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN SOUTHERN DIVISION ------------------------------------------------------------------ x In re: ) ) COLLINS & AIKMAN

CORPORATION, et al.1 ) ) Debtors. ) ) ) ------------------------------------------------------------------ x Chapter 11 Case No 05-55927-R Honorable Steven W. Rhodes Jointly Administered Large Bankruptcy Case

ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT AND COMPROMISE OF CLAIMS WITH RESPECT TO BENNETT JONES LLP Upon Debtors Motion to Approve Settlement and Compromise of Claims with Respect to Bennett Jones LLP (the Motion) seeking entry of an order approving the Debtors settlement with Bennett Jones LLP (Bennett Jones); it appearing that the relief requested is in the best interest of the Debtors estates, their creditors and other parties in interest; it appearing that the Court has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28

The Debtors in the jointly administered cases include: Collins & Aikman Corporation; Amco Convertible Fabrics, Inc.; Becker Group, LLC (d/b/a/ Collins & Aikman Premier Mold); Brut Plastics, Inc.; Collins & Aikman (Gibraltar) Limited; Collins & Aikman Accessory Mats, Inc. (f/k/a the Akro Corporation); Collins & Aikman Asset Services, Inc.; Collins & Aikman Automotive (Argentina), Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive (Argentina), Inc.); Collins & Aikman Automotive (Asia), Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive (Asia), Inc.); Collins & Aikman Automotive Exteriors, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Exteriors, Inc.); Collins & Aikman Automotive Interiors, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Interiors, Inc.); Collins & Aikman Automotive International, Inc.; Collins & Aikman Automotive International Services, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive International Services, Inc.); Collins & Aikman Automotive Mats, LLC; Collins & Aikman Automotive Overseas Investment, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Overseas Investment, Inc.); Collins & Aikman Automotive Services, LLC; Collins & Aikman Canada Domestic Holding Company; Collins & Aikman Carpet & Acoustics (MI), Inc.; Collins & Aikman Carpet & Acoustics (TN), Inc.; Collins & Aikman Development Company; Collins & Aikman Europe, Inc.; Collins & Aikman Fabrics, Inc. (d/b/a Joan Automotive Industries, Inc.); Collins & Aikman Intellimold, Inc. (d/b/a M&C Advanced Processes, Inc.); Collins & Aikman Interiors, Inc.; Collins & Aikman International Corporation; Collins & Aikman Plastics, Inc.; Collins & Aikman Products Co.; Collins & Aikman Properties, Inc.; Comet Acoustics, Inc.; CW Management Corporation; Dura Convertible Systems, Inc.; Gamble Development Company; JPS Automotive, Inc. (d/b/a PACJ, Inc.); New Baltimore Holdings, LLC; Owosso Thermal Forming, LLC; Southwest Laminates, Inc. (d/b/a Southwest Fabric Laminators Inc.); Wickes Asset Management, Inc.; and Wickes Manufacturing Company.

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U.S.C. 157 and 1334; it appearing that this proceeding is a core proceeding pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 157(b)(2); it appearing that the venue of this proceeding and the Motion in this District is proper pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1408 and 1409; notice of this Motion and the opportunity for a hearing on this Motion was appropriate under the particular circumstances and that no other or further notice need be given; no objections having been timely filed or served; and after due deliberation and sufficient cause appearing therefore and the Court being otherwise duly advised in the premises, it is hereby ORDERED that: 1. The Motion is GRANTED and approved in all respects, and the Debtors

are authorized to enter into and perform in accordance with the Settlement Agreement, Mutual Release and Preservation Agreement (as respectively defined in the Motion); 2. The Debtors or another appropriate Estate representative is authorized to

execute any and all documents necessary to consummate the Settlement Agreement, Mutual Release and Preservation Agreement (as respectively defined in the Motion). 3. C&A Products Co. shall pay to Bennett Jones the sum of CDN $20,000.00

within five (5) business days of entry of this Order; 4. Upon entry of this Order the Mutual Release (as defined in the Motion)

shall become effective and Bennett Jones will thereby have fully and finally released the Debtors from any and all claims which are the subject of the Action (as defined in the Motion) and the Debtors will have similarly released Bennett Jones as to any such claims.

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The terms and conditions of this Order shall be immediately effective and

enforceable upon its entry; and 6. The Court retains jurisdiction with respect to all matters arising from or

related to the implementation of this Order.

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Entered: April 06, 2006 _ __ _/s/ Steven Rhodes _ _ Steven Rhodes I. Chief Bankruptcy Judge