Douglas v. Anthem Productions, LLC
- Gabriel Gorenstein
- 1:18-cv-05789
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
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In Douglas v. Anthem Productions, Judge Gorenstein approved a fair settlement, dismissed claims against Jason Ojeda with prejudice, and retained enforcement jurisdiction.
The plaintiffs and defendant Jason Ojeda are affected by the approved settlement and the dismissal of the action against Jason Ojeda. The court retained jurisdiction to enforce the settlement agreement.
What happened
Douglas v. Anthem Productions, LLC involved claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The plaintiffs and defendant Jason Ojeda submitted a proposed settlement agreement to resolve the matter between them.
The court reviewed the settlement under the required standard and found it fair and reasonable. The court approved the agreement.
Judge Gorenstein dismissed the action against Jason Ojeda with prejudice and without costs, except as provided in the settlement agreement. The court retained jurisdiction to enforce the settlement and requested that the clerk close the case.
The detailed version
- Douglas v. Anthem Productions, LLC · No. 1:18-cv-05789
- Gabriel Gorenstein
- May 26, 2020
Background
The case included claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The parties had consented to have the matter decided by Magistrate Judge Gabriel W. Gorenstein. The plaintiffs and defendant Jason Ojeda submitted a proposed settlement agreement.
Court’s Analysis
The court reviewed the proposed settlement under Cheeks v. Freeport Pancake House, Inc., as required for settlements involving Fair Labor Standards Act claims. The court found that the agreement was fair and reasonable and approved it.
Disposition
Judge Gorenstein ordered that the action be dismissed as against Jason Ojeda with prejudice and without costs, except as stated in the settlement agreement. The court retained jurisdiction to enforce the settlement agreement and requested that the clerk close the case.
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