Rodriguez Pastor v. Harlem 421 Food Corp.
- Katharine Parker
- 1:21-cv-11120
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
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Rodriguez Pastor v. Harlem 421 Food Corp.: Judge Parker approved the parties’ settlement and discontinued the wage-lawsuit with prejudice and without costs.
The order affects Rodriguez Pastor, Harlem 421 Food Corp. and the other defendants identified in the caption, and the plaintiff’s counsel. It approves their settlement, allows the court to enforce that settlement if necessary, and closes the case.
What happened
In Rodriguez Pastor v. Harlem 421 Food Corp., the plaintiff brought claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act and New York Labor Law. The parties reached an agreement in principle to resolve the case and asked the court to approve it.
The court reviewed the proposed settlement, the parties’ explanation of its fairness, and the strengths and weaknesses of their positions. It found the agreement fair, reasonable, and adequate for the plaintiff and the plaintiff’s lawyer, and approved it.
Judge Katharine H. Parker retained jurisdiction to enforce the settlement if necessary. The court then discontinued the action with prejudice and without costs and directed the Clerk of Court to close the case.
The detailed version
- Rodriguez Pastor v. Harlem 421 Food Corp. · No. 1:21-cv-11120
- Katharine Parker
- July 26, 2022
Background
Rodriguez Pastor brought an action under the Fair Labor Standards Act, a federal law governing wages and working hours, and the New York Labor Law. The parties consented to the court’s authority to decide the case under 28 U.S.C. § 636(c). After reaching an agreement in principle, they submitted a proposed settlement for judicial approval.
Settlement Review
The court reviewed the parties’ proposed agreement and their letter explaining why they believed it was fair, reasonable, and adequate. The court also considered the agreement’s terms, the parties’ positions, and the strengths and weaknesses of the claims and defenses. It found that the settlement fairly addressed the plaintiff’s claims and compensated the plaintiff’s counsel for legal fees.
Ruling
The court approved the proposed settlement. It retained jurisdiction to enforce the agreement if necessary. As a result of approving the settlement, the court discontinued the action with prejudice and without costs, and directed the Clerk of Court to close the case.
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