Hidalgo v. Doe Corp.
- Stewart Aaron
- 1:21-cv-02560
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
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In Hidalgo v. Doe Defendant Corp., Judge Aaron approved a Fair Labor Standards Act settlement and dismissed the case with prejudice.
The order affected Manuel Hidalgo, Doe Defendant Corp., d/b/a Tavola, the other defendants, and the claims brought on behalf of Hidalgo and others similarly situated.
What happened
Manuel Hidalgo brought this Fair Labor Standards Act case against Doe Defendant Corp., doing business as Tavola, and other defendants, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated.
The parties submitted a proposed settlement agreement and related documents. The court reviewed the agreement and found that it was fair and reasonable.
Judge Stewart D. Aaron approved the settlement, dismissed the action with prejudice and without costs except as provided in the agreement, retained jurisdiction to enforce the settlement, and directed the clerk to close the case.
The detailed version
- Hidalgo v. Doe Corp. · No. 1:21-cv-02560
- Stewart Aaron
- July 8, 2021
Background
Manuel Hidalgo brought claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act on behalf of himself and others similarly situated against Doe Defendant Corp., doing business as Tavola, and other defendants. On June 25, 2021, the parties consented to have the magistrate judge decide the matter under 28 U.S.C. § 636(c).
Settlement
The parties submitted a proposed settlement agreement and related papers on July 4 and July 5, 2021. After reviewing the proposed agreement, the court found that it was fair and reasonable and approved the settlement.
Ruling and disposition
Judge Stewart D. Aaron ordered that the action be dismissed with prejudice and without costs, except as provided in the settlement agreement. The court retained jurisdiction to enforce the settlement agreement and directed the clerk to close the case.
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