Wong v. Valnet Inc.
- Valerie Caproni
- 1:24-cv-00153
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
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In Wong v. Valnet Inc., Judge Valerie Caproni dismissed the case with prejudice and without costs after settlement, while permitting a 30-day reopening request for good cause.
Deborah K. Wong and Valnet Inc.; the case was closed, prior conferences and deadlines were canceled, and neither party was awarded costs or attorneys’ fees.
What happened
In Wong v. Valnet Inc., the parties told the court they had reached an agreement in principle resolving all issues. The opinion does not describe the claims or settlement terms.
Judge Valerie Caproni canceled all scheduled conferences and deadlines, dismissed the case with prejudice and without costs, including attorneys’ fees, and directed the clerk to close the case and terminate open motions.
The parties may ask to reopen the case within 30 days by showing good cause. Judge Valerie Caproni also stated that the court can retain authority to enforce the settlement if the parties timely submit the agreement and request an order retaining that authority.
The detailed version
- Wong v. Valnet Inc. · No. 1:24-cv-00153
- Valerie Caproni
- Apr. 15, 2024
Background
On April 12, 2024, Deborah K. Wong and Valnet Inc. notified the court that they had reached an agreement in principle resolving all issues. The opinion does not identify the underlying claims or disclose the terms of the agreement.
Order
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 was directed to terminate all open motions and close the case.
Reopening and Settlement Enforcement
The parties may apply to reopen the case within 30 days of the order. The application must show good cause for keeping the case open despite the settlement; a late application or one lacking that showing may be denied on that basis alone.
The order also states that, if the parties want the court to retain jurisdiction—the court’s authority—to enforce their settlement agreement, they must timely submit the agreement under Rule 7.A of the court’s Individual Practices and request an order expressly retaining that jurisdiction.
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