Stanley- Barnett v. British Embassy

Background

The court was notified on July 11, 2025, that the parties had reached an agreement on all issues through mediation. The opinion does not state the claims, facts underlying the dispute, or terms of the agreement.

Orders

The court canceled all previously scheduled conferences and other deadlines. It dismissed the case with prejudice and without costs, including attorneys’ fees, to either party. The Clerk of Court was directed to terminate all open motions and close the case.

The parties could apply to reopen the case within 30 days of the order. Such an application had to show good cause for keeping the case open despite the settlement, and a late request or one lacking a showing of good cause could be denied on that basis alone.

The court also stated that, if the parties wanted it to retain jurisdiction—legal authority—to enforce the settlement agreement, they had to submit the agreement under Rule 7.A of the court’s Individual Practices and request an order expressly retaining that authority, both within the same 30-day period.

Disposition

Judge Valerie Caproni dismissed the case with prejudice and without costs, terminated the open motions, and closed the case. The order separately allowed the parties to seek reopening or continued court authority to enforce the settlement under the stated 30-day requirements.