M.L. v. New York City Department of Education

Background

On May 22, 2024, the parties notified the court that they had reached an agreement in principle resolving all issues in the case.

Court’s Order

The court canceled all previously scheduled conferences and other deadlines. It dismissed the case with prejudice, meaning the case was closed in a way that bars refiling the same claims, and ordered that neither party would receive costs or attorneys’ fees. 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, but the application had to show good cause for keeping the case open despite the settlement. A request filed after 30 days or without a showing of good cause could be denied on that basis alone. If the parties wanted the court to retain jurisdiction—the 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.

Disposition

The court dismissed the case with prejudice and without costs, including attorneys’ fees, and closed the case. Judge Valerie Caproni signed the order.