Jun v. Central Park West Dental Studio, PLLC
- Lorna Schofield
- 1:19-cv-11716
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
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In Jun v. Central Park West Dental Studio, Judge Schofield approved the settlement, granted $1,500 in fees, and dismissed the action without prejudice to timely restoration.
Eunice Jun, her counsel, and the defendants were affected by the approved settlement, the $1,500 attorneys’ fee award, and the dismissal of the action.
What happened
In Jun v. Central Park West Dental Studio, PLLC, Eunice Jun asked the court to approve a proposed settlement. The opinion does not describe the underlying claims.
The court found the settlement fair and reasonable in light of the claims, the risks of further litigation, and the expenses involved. It approved $1,500 in attorneys’ fees for Jun’s counsel, with the rest of the settlement going to Jun.
Judge Lorna G. Schofield dismissed the action without costs and without prejudice to restoring it within 30 days. Pending motions were dismissed as moot, and all conferences and deadlines were canceled.
The detailed version
- Jun v. Central Park West Dental Studio, PLLC · No. 1:19-cv-11716
- Lorna Schofield
- June 24, 2020
Background
On June 18, 2020, Plaintiff filed a letter motion asking the court to approve a proposed settlement. The opinion does not describe the underlying claims or the settlement’s specific terms.
Settlement Approval
The court approved the settlement as fair and reasonable. In reaching that conclusion, it considered the nature and scope of Plaintiff’s claims, along with the risks and expenses of additional litigation.
Attorneys’ Fees and Distribution
The court granted Plaintiff’s counsel’s request for $1,500 in reasonable attorneys’ fees. The remainder of the settlement was ordered to be distributed to Plaintiff.
Disposition
The court ordered that the action be dismissed without costs and without prejudice to restoring it to the court’s calendar, provided that an application to restore was made within 30 days of the order. The court stated that an application filed after 30 days could be denied solely on that basis. Any pending motions were dismissed as moot, and all conferences and deadlines were canceled.
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