Murray v. City of New York
- Andrew Carter
- 1:21-cv-05835
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
- 1
In Murray v. City of New York, Judge Carter approved the settlement and dismissed the case with prejudice.
Elmore Murray, the City of New York, and the other people Murray represented in the case were affected by the approved settlement and dismissal.
What happened
In Murray v. City of New York, Elmore Murray brought a case on behalf of herself and others similarly situated against the City of New York. The opinion does not describe the underlying claims.
The parties asked the court to approve their settlement agreement. After reviewing it under the required fairness standard, the court found the agreement fair and reasonable and approved it.
Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr. ordered the entire case dismissed with prejudice, meaning it cannot be brought again, except for any fees or costs the parties had agreed to.
The detailed version
- Murray v. City of New York · No. 1:21-cv-05835
- Andrew Carter
- May 19, 2022
Background
Elmore Murray sued the City of New York on behalf of herself and others similarly situated. The opinion does not state what legal claims were asserted or provide additional facts about the dispute.
Settlement review
The parties filed a settlement agreement and a joint motion asking the court to approve it. The court reviewed the agreement as required by Cheeks v. Freeport Pancake House, Inc. The court found the settlement fair and reasonable and approved it.
Ruling and effect
The court ordered the entire case dismissed with prejudice. That means the case is barred from being brought again. The dismissal was without fees or costs, except as the parties had agreed. The opinion does not identify the agreed fees or costs.
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