Madariaga v. Mama Cat LLC

Background

The case includes one or more claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The order refers to a settlement and requires the parties to provide information so the court can evaluate whether that settlement is fair and reasonable. The opinion does not state the settlement amount or resolve the parties’ claims and defenses.

Required Settlement Materials

The parties must jointly file a letter-motion directed to Judge Gregory H. Woods by August 12, 2025. The filing must address:

- the claims and defenses; - the defendants’ potential monetary exposure and the basis for calculating it; - the strengths and weaknesses of the plaintiffs’ claims and the defendants’ defenses; - any reasons for a difference between the potential value of the claims and the settlement amount; - the litigation and negotiation process; and - other issues relevant to whether the settlement is reasonable, including the collectability of a judgment if the case proceeded to trial.

The letter-motion must also explain the attorney-fee arrangement, attach any retainer agreement, provide information about actual attorney fees and expenses—including billing records and documentation of costs—and include the settlement agreement.

Ruling

The court ordered the parties to submit the required settlement materials. The order did not approve or reject the settlement and did not decide the merits of the underlying claims. The order is signed by Sarah L. Cave, United States Magistrate Judge, and directs the joint filing to the attention of Gregory H. Woods.