Almonte v. Washington Heights Wireless, Inc.
- Stewart Aaron
- 1:20-cv-08848
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
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In Almonte v. Washington Heights Wireless, Inc., Judge Aaron approved the parties’ Fair Labor Standards Act settlement and dismissed the action with prejudice.
The plaintiffs and Washington Heights Wireless, Inc. and the other defendants were affected by approval of their settlement and dismissal of the action with prejudice. The settlement’s terms are not stated in the opinion.
What happened
In Almonte v. Washington Heights Wireless, Inc., the plaintiffs brought claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The parties submitted a proposed settlement agreement for the court’s review.
The court found that the settlement was fair and reasonable and approved it. The opinion does not state the settlement’s terms.
Judge Stewart D. Aaron dismissed the action with prejudice and without costs, except as provided in the settlement agreement. The court retained authority to enforce the settlement and directed the Clerk to close the case.
The detailed version
- Almonte v. Washington Heights Wireless, Inc. · No. 1:20-cv-08848
- Stewart Aaron
- May 14, 2021
Background
The plaintiffs asserted claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act. On May 7, 2021, the parties submitted a proposed settlement agreement. On May 11, 2021, the case was referred to Judge Stewart D. Aaron, with the parties’ consent, to decide the matter under 28 U.S.C. § 636(c).
Court’s Analysis
After reviewing the proposed settlement, the court found that it was fair and reasonable. The opinion does not provide the settlement’s terms.
Ruling
The court approved the settlement. It dismissed the action with prejudice and without costs, except as stated in the settlement agreement. The court retained jurisdiction, meaning continuing authority, to enforce the settlement agreement and requested that the Clerk close the case.
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