Mejia v. Boca Restaurant & Steak House Corp
- James Oetken
- 1:23-cv-06094
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
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In Mejia v. Boca Restaurant, Judge Oetken approved an FLSA settlement and dismissed the case with prejudice.
Daniel Mejia, the defendants, and the parties to the court-approved settlement.
What happened
In Mejia v. Boca Restaurant & Steak House Corp., Daniel Mejia brought claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act for himself and others similarly situated. The parties told the court they had reached a settlement and asked the court to approve it.
The proposed settlement provided $7,500 for Mejia’s FLSA claims, including $2,255 in attorney’s fees. The court reviewed the agreement and found its terms fair and reasonable.
Judge Oetken approved the settlement, dismissed the case with prejudice, and directed the Clerk of Court to close the case. The court retained jurisdiction only to resolve disputes arising from the settlement agreement and this case.
The detailed version
- Mejia v. Boca Restaurant & Steak House Corp · No. 1:23-cv-06094
- James Oetken
- Mar. 12, 2024
Background
Daniel Mejia sued Boca Restaurant & Steak House Corp. and other defendants individually and on behalf of others similarly situated under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The parties notified the court that they had reached a settlement and submitted a proposed agreement for approval.
Settlement Terms
The proposed settlement allocated $7,500 to Mejia in connection with his FLSA claims. The agreement provided that $2,255 of that amount would be collected as attorney’s fees.
Court’s Ruling
The court reviewed the proposed settlement under Cheeks v. Freeport Pancake House, Inc. and found that its terms were fair and reasonable. The court approved the settlement submitted at ECF No. 32 and dismissed the case with prejudice. It retained jurisdiction solely to resolve disputes arising from the settlement agreement and the settlement of the action, and directed the Clerk of Court to close the case.
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