Lazaro v. Bruckner Bar & Grill LLC
- Vyskocil
- 1:18-cv-12323
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
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In Lazaro v. Bruckner Bar & Grill, Judge Vyskocil approved the Fair Labor Standards Act settlement and dismissed the case with prejudice.
The plaintiffs and defendants in the settled Fair Labor Standards Act case; the opinion does not state the settlement amount or specific terms.
What happened
In Lazaro v. Bruckner Bar & Grill LLC, the plaintiffs informed the court that the case had settled and submitted documents supporting the settlement's fairness.
The court reviewed the proposed agreement and held a hearing under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Second Circuit law. It found the settlement fair and reasonable, but did not decide whether the plaintiffs' attorney's rates were reasonable.
Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil approved the settlement and dismissed the case with prejudice. The court also directed the Clerk to terminate pending motions, adjourn remaining dates, and close the case.
The detailed version
- Lazaro v. Bruckner Bar & Grill LLC · No. 1:18-cv-12323
- Vyskocil
- Aug. 26, 2020
Background
The plaintiffs informed the court on July 14, 2020, that the case had settled. They submitted a letter and documents supporting the settlement's fairness. The court reviewed those materials and the settlement agreement.
Settlement Review
The court held a hearing to evaluate the proposed settlement under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Second Circuit law. The court concluded that the settlement terms were fair and reasonable. It expressly stated that it was not deciding whether the rates charged by the plaintiffs' attorney were reasonable.
Disposition
The court approved the settlement and dismissed the case with prejudice, meaning the case was ended and could not be brought again. It directed the Clerk of Court to terminate all pending motions, adjourn any remaining dates, and close the case.
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