Singh v. The Packard Condominium

Background

The case included one or more claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The parties reached a settlement on April 29, 2025, and consented to have all proceedings handled by the court. The court had directed them to submit the settlement agreement and explain why it was fair, reasonable, and adequate, including any attorney’s fees and costs.

On June 20, 2025, Purnanand Singh submitted the required motion, proposed settlement agreement, and related documents.

Court’s analysis

The court reviewed the settlement under the fairness review required for Fair Labor Standards Act settlements. It found the agreement fair and reasonable in light of the nature and scope of Singh’s claims and the risks and expenses of further litigation. The court also found no concerns involving an overly broad release or restrictive confidentiality provisions.

The settlement requested $12,455 in attorney’s fees and $633 in costs. The fees represented one-third of the settlement amount after costs and were authorized by a contingency-fee agreement. The court found the agreement and requested fees reasonable. It also found the requested costs reasonable, including $405 in filing fees and $228 in service-of-process costs.

Disposition

The court approved the settlement. It dismissed the action with prejudice and without costs except as provided in the settlement agreement. The court retained jurisdiction, meaning continuing authority in this case, to enforce the settlement agreement and requested that the Clerk of Court close the case.