Crawford v. Nails on 7th by Jenny Inc.
- Gabriel Gorenstein
- 1:18-cv-09849
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
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In Crawford v. Nails on 7th, Judge Gorenstein approved the settlement, dismissed the Fair Labor Standards Act case with prejudice, and retained enforcement jurisdiction.
Beverly Crawford and the defendants, including Nails on 7th by Jenny Inc., whose Fair Labor Standards Act case was resolved through an approved settlement and dismissed with prejudice.
What happened
Beverly Crawford’s case against Nails on 7th by Jenny Inc. and other defendants included claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The parties agreed to have the magistrate judge decide the case and submitted a proposed settlement.
The court reviewed the settlement under the required standard and found it fair and reasonable. The opinion does not state the settlement’s terms.
Judge Gabriel W. Gorenstein approved the settlement and dismissed the action with prejudice and without costs, except as provided in the settlement agreement. The court retained jurisdiction to enforce the agreement, ruled that pending motions were moot, and directed the Clerk to close the case.
The detailed version
- Crawford v. Nails on 7th by Jenny Inc. · No. 1:18-cv-09849
- Gabriel Gorenstein
- Dec. 7, 2020
Background
Beverly Crawford brought an action against Nails on 7th by Jenny Inc. and other defendants that included claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act. On November 18, 2020, the parties consented to have the matter decided by United States Magistrate Judge Gabriel W. Gorenstein under 28 U.S.C. § 636(c). The parties later submitted a proposed settlement agreement.
Settlement Review
The court reviewed the proposed settlement under Cheeks v. Freeport Pancake House, Inc., as required for settlements of Fair Labor Standards Act claims. The court found the settlement fair and reasonable and approved it. The opinion does not disclose the settlement’s terms.
Disposition
The court dismissed the action with prejudice and without costs, except as may be stated in the settlement agreement. It retained jurisdiction to enforce the settlement agreement. The court ruled that any pending motions were moot and directed the Clerk to close the case. Judge Gabriel W. Gorenstein signed the order.
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