Sheth v. Skanska USA Civil Northeast, Inc.
- Gabriel Gorenstein
- 1:21-cv-09024
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
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In Sheth v. Skanska, Judge Gorenstein approved the parties’ fair settlement, dismissed the Fair Labor Standards Act case with prejudice, and retained jurisdiction to enforce it.
The parties to Neha Sheth’s Fair Labor Standards Act case, including Sheth and Skanska USA Civil Northeast, Inc. and the other named defendants.
What happened
In Sheth v. Skanska USA Civil Northeast, Inc., the plaintiff brought claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The parties agreed to have the magistrate judge decide the case and later submitted a proposed settlement.
Judge Gorenstein reviewed the settlement under the required standard and found it fair and reasonable. He approved the settlement.
Judge Gorenstein dismissed the case with prejudice and without costs, except as provided in the settlement agreement. He retained jurisdiction to enforce the settlement, ruled that any pending motions were moot, and directed the Clerk to close the case.
The detailed version
- Sheth v. Skanska USA Civil Northeast, Inc. · No. 1:21-cv-09024
- Gabriel Gorenstein
- Feb. 14, 2023
Background
Neha Sheth’s case included claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act. On September 15, 2022, the parties consented to have the matter decided by United States Magistrate Judge Gabriel W. Gorenstein under 28 U.S.C. § 636(c). On February 13, 2023, the parties submitted a proposed settlement agreement.
Settlement Review
The court reviewed the proposed settlement under the standard required by Cheeks v. Freeport Pancake House, Inc. The court found that the settlement was fair and reasonable and approved it.
Disposition
Judge Gorenstein dismissed the action with prejudice and without costs, except as provided in the settlement agreement. “With prejudice” means the action is closed on a final basis. The court retained jurisdiction to enforce the settlement agreement, ruled that any pending motions were moot, and directed the Clerk to close the case.
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