Castro v. Feel the World, Inc.

Background

On October 13, 2023, Felix Castro and Feel the World, Inc. notified the court that they had reached an agreement in principle resolving all issues in the case. The opinion does not describe the underlying claims or provide the settlement’s terms.

Court’s Orders

The court canceled all previously scheduled conferences and other deadlines. It dismissed the case with prejudice and without costs, including attorneys’ fees, to either party. The Clerk of Court was directed to terminate all open motions and close the case.

The parties could apply to reopen the case within 30 days. Such an application had to show good cause for keeping the case open despite the settlement. The court also explained that, if the parties wanted the court to retain authority to enforce the settlement agreement, they had to submit the agreement and request an order expressly retaining that authority within the same 30-day period.

Class-Related Limitation

The court directed the Clerk to remove the caption language stating that Castro sued individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated. Because the parties had not told the court that they intended to comply with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23(e), the dismissal and any settlement applied only between Castro and Feel the World, Inc. They did not bind absent putative class members.

Disposition

Judge Caproni dismissed the case with prejudice, without costs or attorneys’ fees to either party, directed that the case be closed, and limited the effect of the dismissal and settlement to Castro and Feel the World, Inc. The order did not decide the merits of the underlying claims.