UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN SOUTHERN DIVISION In re COLLINS & AIKMAN CORPORATION, et al., Debtors.

) ) ) ) ) (Jointly Administered) _________________________________________ ) ORDER ALLOWING FINAL FEE AND DISBURSEMENTS APPLICATION OF ALVAREZ & MARSAL, LLC Upon the Sixth and Final Application of Alvarez & Marsal, LLC for Award of Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses (the Final Fee Application) [Docket No. 8492] and the Stipulation of Settlement Relating to Final Fee Application of Alvarez & Marsal, LLC, among the C&A Post-Consummation Trust, Judy ONeill, as Fee Examiner, and Alvarez & Marsal, LLC (the Stipulation); it appearing that the settlement reflected in the Stipulation is in the best interest of all parties in interest; it appearing that the Court has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 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 venue of this proceeding and this Final Fee Application in this District is proper pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1408 and 1409; it appearing that notice of this Final Fee Application and the opportunity for a hearing on this Final Fee Application was appropriate under the particular circumstances and that no other or further notice need be given; and after due deliberation and sufficient cause appearing therefor, it is hereby ORDERED: 1. granted. The Final Fee Application (as modified in accordance with paragraph 3 below) is Case No. 05-55927 (SWR) Chapter 11 Honorable Steven W. Rhodes

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The Court allows an administrative expense claim for Alvarez & Marsal, LLC in

the amount of $3,131,093 for fees and expenses incurred during the entirety of these cases; 3. The Final Fee Application is deemed withdrawn to the extent it requests payment

or reimbursement of more than $3,131,093 in fees and expenses. 4. The C&A Post-Consummation Trust is authorized to pay all amounts approved

herein to the extent they have not previously been paid.

Signed on January 24, 2008 _ __ _/s/ Steven Rhodes _ _ Steven Rhodes Chief Bankruptcy Judge