Toro v. House of Lashes

What the order addressed

The opinion is a case-management order in an action brought by Jasmine Toro on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated against House of Lashes. It does not resolve the underlying claims, decide whether the proposed class may proceed, or determine whether Toro has standing. Instead, it directs the parties to pursue settlement discussions and report to the court.

Required settlement discussions

Within 30 days after service of the summons and complaint, the parties must meet and confer for at least one hour in a good-faith effort to settle the action. As part of those discussions, they must consider whether Toro has satisfied the threshold requirement of standing, meaning whether she has the legal basis required to bring the case. If they cannot settle on their own, they must discuss whether further settlement discussions through the court-annexed mediation program or before a magistrate judge would be productive.

Required report and disposition

Within 15 additional days—within 45 days after service—the parties must file a joint letter telling the court whether they settled. If they did not settle, the letter must request either referral to mediation or a settlement conference before a magistrate judge, with a preference stated between those options, or an initial status conference. Judge Jennifer L. Rochon entered these directives; the order does not grant or deny a merits motion.