Joaquin v. New York Athletic Club
- Gabriel Gorenstein
- 1:23-cv-01235
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
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In Joaquin v. New York Athletic Club, Judge Gorenstein approved a fair settlement, dismissed the Fair Labor Standards Act case with prejudice, and retained enforcement jurisdiction.
The plaintiffs and the New York Athletic Club are bound by the approved settlement; the case is dismissed with prejudice, and the court retains jurisdiction to enforce the agreement.
What happened
Franklin Joaquin and the other plaintiffs brought claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act against the New York Athletic Club. The parties agreed to resolve the case and submitted a proposed settlement to the court.
The court reviewed the settlement and found it fair and reasonable. It approved the settlement and dismissed the action with prejudice, meaning the case was ended and could not be brought again.
Judge Gabriel W. Gorenstein also retained jurisdiction to enforce the settlement agreement. Any pending motions were declared moot, and the clerk was directed to close the case.
The detailed version
- Joaquin v. New York Athletic Club · No. 1:23-cv-01235
- Gabriel Gorenstein
- Sept. 24, 2024
Background
The plaintiffs asserted claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act. On July 19, 2024, the parties consented to have the matter decided by Magistrate Judge Gabriel W. Gorenstein under 28 U.S.C. § 636(c). On September 23, 2024, they submitted a proposed settlement agreement.
Settlement Review
The court reviewed the proposed settlement under the standard described in Cheeks v. Freeport Pancake House, Inc. The court found that the settlement was fair and reasonable and approved it.
Disposition
The action was dismissed with prejudice and without costs, except as provided in the settlement agreement. The court retained jurisdiction to enforce the settlement agreement. Any pending motions were declared moot, and the clerk was requested to close the case.
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