Dunbar v. Korres House LLC

Background

On May 15, 2024, the parties notified the court that they had reached an agreement in principle resolving all issues. The opinion does not state the agreement’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 was directed to terminate all open motions and close the case.

The parties may apply to reopen the case within 30 days of the order. Such an application must show good cause for keeping the case open in light of the parties’ settlement. The order states that a request filed after 30 days or without a showing of good cause may be denied on that basis alone.

The parties may also ask the court to retain jurisdiction—authority to enforce the settlement agreement—if they submit the agreement and a request for an order expressly retaining that authority within the same 30-day period.

Disposition

Judge Valerie Caproni dismissed the case with prejudice and without costs, canceled the scheduled proceedings and deadlines, terminated the open motions, and directed that the case be closed. The order permits a timely application to reopen if the parties show good cause and allows a timely request for retained jurisdiction to enforce the settlement agreement.