OConner v. Agilant Solutions, Inc.

Background

The plaintiffs brought claims against Agilant Solutions, Inc., doing business as ASI System Integration, Inc. The case includes one or more claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The caption states that the plaintiffs sued individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated.

Order

Because the case involves Fair Labor Standards Act claims, the court required the parties to address whether their settlement is fair and reasonable. The order refers to the Second Circuit’s decision in Cheeks v. Freeport Pancake House, Inc., which requires court review of certain Fair Labor Standards Act settlements.

The parties were ordered to file a joint letter-motion by September 9, 2020. The filing must address the claims and defenses, Agilant’s potential monetary exposure and the basis for calculating it, the strengths and weaknesses of the plaintiffs’ case and Agilant’s defenses, reasons for any difference between the potential value of the claims and the settlement amount, the litigation and negotiation process, and other relevant issues, including whether a judgment would be collectible after trial.

The parties also must explain the attorney-fee arrangement, attach any retainer agreement, provide information about actual attorney fees incurred, and attach the settlement agreement.

Disposition

Judge Sarah L. Cave ordered the parties to submit the required settlement materials. The opinion does not state that the court approved or rejected the settlement.