Ben Chikh v. World of Wine Inc.
- Stewart Aaron
- 1:20-cv-02526
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
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In Ben Chikh v. World of Wine, Judge Aaron approved the parties’ Fair Labor Standards Act settlement and dismissed the action with prejudice.
The parties to the Fair Labor Standards Act action, whose proposed settlement was approved and whose case was dismissed with prejudice.
What happened
Chekib Ben Chikh v. World of Wine Inc. involved claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act and a settlement proposed by the parties.
The parties submitted their proposed settlement, and the court reviewed it for fairness and reasonableness. The opinion does not state the settlement’s terms.
Judge Stewart D. Aaron approved the settlement and dismissed the action with prejudice and without costs, except as provided in the settlement agreement. The court kept jurisdiction to enforce the settlement and directed the clerk to close the case.
The detailed version
- Ben Chikh v. World of Wine Inc. · No. 1:20-cv-02526
- Stewart Aaron
- May 7, 2021
Background
The case contained claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act. On March 11, 2021, the parties submitted a proposed settlement agreement. On May 5, 2021, the parties consented to have Magistrate Judge Stewart D. Aaron decide the matter.
Court’s Analysis
The court reviewed the proposed settlement and found that it was fair and reasonable. The opinion cites Cheeks v. Freeport Pancake House, Inc., 796 F.3d 199 (2d Cir. 2015). The opinion does not provide the settlement’s terms.
Ruling
Judge Stewart D. Aaron approved the settlement. The action was dismissed with prejudice and without costs except as may be stated in the settlement agreement. The court retained jurisdiction to enforce the settlement agreement, and the clerk was requested to close the case.
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