Asaro v. Precision Document Solutions, Inc.

Background

Albert Asaro brought this action against Precision Document Solutions, Inc. under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the New York Labor Law. The parties consented to the court’s authority to decide the case. After reaching an agreement in principle, they submitted a proposed settlement for judicial approval. Asaro also submitted a letter explaining why he believed the settlement was fair, reasonable, and adequate.

Settlement Approval

The court reviewed the parties’ submissions to determine whether the proposed settlement was a reasonable compromise of the claims. Considering the relevant circumstances, Asaro’s representations, the settlement’s terms, and the court’s familiarity with the matter, the court found the agreement fair, reasonable, and adequate both to address Asaro’s claims and to compensate his counsel for legal fees. The court therefore approved the agreement.

Jurisdiction and Disposition

The order did not incorporate the settlement’s terms. It also stated that the agreement did not provide that the court would retain jurisdiction to enforce the settlement, and that the court had made no independent decision to retain such jurisdiction. The court stated that its approval of the settlement should not be understood as retaining enforcement jurisdiction.

As a result of the settlement approval, Judge Katharine H. Parker ordered that the action be discontinued with prejudice and without costs. The Clerk of Court was directed to close the case on the court’s docket.