Campbell v. Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services, Inc.
- Katharine Parker
- 1:23-cv-11300
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
- 2
Judge Parker approved Campbell v. Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services’ wage-law settlement and discontinued the action with prejudice and without costs.
Adrian Campbell and Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services, Inc.; the approved settlement also addressed compensation for Campbell’s counsel’s legal fees.
What happened
In Campbell v. Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services, Adrian Campbell brought an action under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and New York Labor Law against Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services, Inc.
The parties reached an agreement in principle and submitted a proposed settlement for court approval. The court reviewed the agreement and Campbell’s explanation of why it was fair, reasonable, and adequate.
Judge Katharine H. Parker approved the settlement, retained jurisdiction to enforce it if necessary, and discontinued the action with prejudice and without costs. The Clerk of Court was directed to close the case.
The detailed version
- Campbell v. Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services, Inc. · No. 1:23-cv-11300
- Katharine Parker
- June 10, 2024
Background
Adrian Campbell brought this action against Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services, Inc. under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the New York Labor Law. The parties consented to proceed before the magistrate judge under 28 U.S.C. § 636(c).
Settlement Review
The parties reached an agreement in principle and submitted a proposed settlement agreement for judicial approval. The court explained that settlements of claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act require a fairness review. Campbell also submitted a letter explaining why he believed the proposed settlement was fair, reasonable, and adequate.
Ruling and Disposition
The court found that the settlement terms were fair, reasonable, and adequate both to address Campbell’s claims and to compensate his counsel for legal fees. The court therefore approved the agreement. At the parties’ request, the court retained jurisdiction to enforce the settlement agreement if necessary. The action was discontinued with prejudice and without costs, and the Clerk of Court was directed to close the case.
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