Deng v. Sun Wei Chung Inc.
- James Oetken
- 1:25-cv-05530
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
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In Ju An Deng v. Sun Wei Chung Inc., Judge Oetken approved the parties’ Fair Labor Standards Act settlement and dismissed the case with prejudice.
Ju An Deng and Sun Wei Chung Inc.; the case was closed after approval of their settlement, subject only to the court’s retained jurisdiction over disputes arising from the settlement.
What happened
In Ju An Deng v. Sun Wei Chung Inc., the parties told the court they had reached a settlement of Ju An Deng’s Fair Labor Standards Act claims.
The proposed settlement totaled $60,000 for Ju An Deng, including $20,000 for attorneys’ fees and costs. The court reviewed the agreement and found it fair and reasonable.
Judge J. Paul Oetken approved the settlement, dismissed the case with prejudice, and retained jurisdiction only to resolve disputes arising from the settlement. The clerk was directed to close the case.
The detailed version
- Deng v. Sun Wei Chung Inc. · No. 1:25-cv-05530
- James Oetken
- Dec. 1, 2025
Background
The court was notified that Ju An Deng and Sun Wei Chung Inc. had reached a settlement in this Fair Labor Standards Act case. They submitted the proposed agreement for court approval.
Settlement Terms
The proposed settlement provided for a total of $60,000 to be allocated to Ju An Deng in connection with his Fair Labor Standards Act claims. Of that amount, $20,000 was designated for attorneys’ fees and costs.
Court’s Ruling
The court reviewed the proposed settlement and found it fair and reasonable under Cheeks v. Freeport Pancake House, Inc. The court therefore approved the proposed settlement at ECF No. 11 and dismissed the case with prejudice. Judge J. Paul Oetken retained jurisdiction solely to resolve disputes arising from the settlement agreement and the settlement of the action. The clerk was directed to close the case.
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