Mauricio v. Tiramisu Restaurant, LLC

Background

The parties appeared before Judge James L. Cott for a settlement conference and reached a settlement in principle. The opinion does not describe the underlying claims or the proposed settlement's terms.

Order

The parties stated that they would consent to Judge Cott's jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 636(c), which would allow him to handle the case as a magistrate judge and review the settlement based on his familiarity with its terms. They were directed to submit the consent form as soon as practicable and no later than September 2, 2022.

The court also ordered the parties to file, by September 2, 2022, a joint letter motion with their fully executed settlement agreement requesting court approval. The motion must explain why the proposed settlement is fair and reasonable and complies with the Second Circuit's decision in Cheeks v. Freeport Pancake House, Inc. The order referred the parties to other decisions for guidance on settlement provisions involving social-media publicity, reemployment, communications with the media, releases, non-disparagement, confidentiality, and related terms.

Disposition

Judge Cott ordered the parties to submit the consent form, joint letter motion, and fully executed settlement agreement by the stated deadline. The order did not approve the settlement or resolve the underlying case.