Nell v. City of New York
- Lorna Schofield
- 1:19-cv-06702-LGS
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
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In Nell v. City of New York, Judge Schofield approved the settlement, granted $435,000 in fees and costs, and dismissed the action with prejudice.
The plaintiffs, their attorneys, and the City of New York were affected by the approved settlement, fee award, and dismissal of the action.
What happened
In Nell v. City of New York, the plaintiffs and the City submitted a settlement agreement and attorney billing details in a lawsuit under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
The court found the settlement fair and reasonable, considering the plaintiffs’ claims, the risks of further litigation, and its costs. It approved the agreement and granted plaintiffs’ counsel $435,000 for attorney fees and costs; the remaining settlement amount was to go to the plaintiffs.
Judge Lorna G. Schofield dismissed the action with prejudice and directed the Clerk of Court to close the case.
The detailed version
- Nell v. City of New York · No. 1:19-cv-06702-LGS
- Lorna Schofield
- Nov. 16, 2021
Background
This action arose under the Fair Labor Standards Act. On November 12, 2021, the plaintiffs filed a joint letter with a settlement agreement and attorney billing details.
Rulings
The court approved the settlement agreement as fair and reasonable. In doing so, it considered the nature and scope of the plaintiffs’ claims, along with the risks and expenses involved in continuing the litigation.
The court also granted plaintiffs’ counsel’s request for $435,000 in attorney fees and costs. Under the settlement agreement, the remaining settlement amount was to be distributed to the plaintiffs.
The court dismissed the action with prejudice, meaning the case was ended and could not be refiled. The Clerk of Court was directed to close the case.
Disposition
The settlement was approved, the request for attorney fees and costs was granted, and the action was dismissed with prejudice.
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