Ocampo Vazquez v. Adyar Ananda Bhavan Corp.
- Gabriel Gorenstein
- 1:21-cv-02793
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
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In Ocampo Vazquez v. Adyar Ananda Bhavan, Judge Gorenstein approved a fair settlement and dismissed the Fair Labor Standards Act case with prejudice.
Plaintiff Domingo Ocamp Vazquez and defendants Adyar Ananda Bhavan Corp. and the other defendants named in the action.
What happened
In Ocampo Vazquez v. Adyar Ananda Bhavan Corp., the parties submitted a proposed settlement resolving claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
The court reviewed the settlement and found it fair and reasonable. It approved the settlement.
Judge Gorenstein dismissed the action with prejudice and without costs except as provided in the settlement agreement, retained jurisdiction to enforce the agreement, and declared any pending motions moot.
The detailed version
- Ocampo Vazquez v. Adyar Ananda Bhavan Corp. · No. 1:21-cv-02793
- Gabriel Gorenstein
- Jan. 7, 2022
Background
The plaintiff brought claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The parties agreed to have the magistrate judge decide the matter with their consent under 28 U.S.C. § 636(c). They submitted a proposed settlement agreement in a January 5, 2022 filing.
Court’s Analysis
The court reviewed the proposed settlement under Cheeks v. Freeport Pancake House, Inc., which requires review of certain Fair Labor Standards Act settlements. The court found that the settlement was fair and reasonable.
Ruling
The court approved the settlement. It dismissed the action with prejudice and without costs except as may be stated in the settlement agreement. The court retained jurisdiction to enforce the settlement agreement, declared any pending motions moot, and requested that the clerk close the case.
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