Chevrestt v. Advance Local Media LLC

Background

On April 20, 2022, the parties notified the court that they had reached an agreement in principle resolving all issues in the case. The opinion does not describe the underlying claims or the terms of the agreement.

Court’s Order

The court canceled all previously scheduled conferences and other deadlines. It dismissed the case without prejudice and without costs, including attorneys’ fees, to either party. The Clerk of Court was directed to terminate all open motions and close the case.

The parties could apply to reopen the case within 30 days. Any such application had to show good cause for keeping the case open despite the settlement. The court stated that a request filed after 30 days or without a showing of good cause could be denied on that basis alone.

If the parties wanted the court to retain jurisdiction—that is, authority to enforce their settlement agreement—they had to submit the agreement and request an order expressly retaining jurisdiction within the same 30-day period.

Disposition

The court dismissed the case without prejudice and without costs and closed the case, subject to the stated 30-day procedures. Judge Valerie Caproni signed the order.