Angeles v. Heavenly Goddess Spa Parties, Inc.

Background

Jenisa Angeles brought the case on behalf of herself and others similarly situated against Heavenly Goddess Spa Parties, Inc. The opinion states that, on March 26, 2021, the parties notified the court that they had reached an agreement in principle resolving all issues. It does not provide the settlement’s terms or explain the underlying claims.

Order

The court canceled all previously scheduled conferences and other deadlines. It directed the Clerk of Court to terminate all open motions and close the case.

Disposition

Judge Valerie Caproni dismissed the case with prejudice and without costs, including attorneys’ fees, to either party. The court allowed the parties to apply to reopen the case within 30 days, but any application had to show good cause for keeping the case open in light of the settlement. The court stated that a request filed after 30 days or without a showing of good cause could be denied on that basis alone.

The court also explained that, if the parties wanted it to retain jurisdiction—meaning authority to enforce the settlement agreement—they had to submit the agreement under Rule 6.A of the court’s Individual Practices and request an order expressly retaining jurisdiction, both within the same 30-day period.