Holmes v. City of New York

Background

On October 9, 2025, the parties notified the court that they had reached an agreement on all issues. The opinion does not describe the agreement’s terms or the underlying claims.

Ruling

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 was directed to terminate all open motions and close the case.

The parties may apply to reopen the case within 30 days, but such an application must show good cause for keeping the case open despite the settlement. A request filed after 30 days or without a showing of good cause may be denied solely on that basis. If the parties want the court to retain jurisdiction—the authority to enforce the settlement agreement—they must, within the same 30-day period, submit the settlement agreement under the court’s individual-practice rule and request an order expressly retaining that authority.

Effect

The case was closed based on the parties’ agreement. The order did not state the agreement’s terms or decide the underlying legal claims. Judge Valerie Caproni also did not state that the court would retain jurisdiction; instead, she explained what the parties must submit to request that result.