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Chawntane Bracey v. Daniel Wainstein
Date: 06-21-2023
Case Number: 19-CV-10356
Judge: Mary Kay Vyskocil
Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (Manhattan County)
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Defendant's Attorney: Laurence Jay Lebowitz
Description:
New York, New York employment law lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendants on Fair Labor Standards Act violation theories.
On October 20, 2022, the parties informed the Court that they had reached a settlement in principle [ECF No. 57]. The same day, the Court filed a 30-day order discontinuing this case without costs to any party and without prejudice [ECF No. 58]. However, because the Complaint asserts claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSAâ€), 29 U.S.C. § 201 et seq., judicial approval is required for settlement. See Cheeks v. Freeport Pancake House, Inc., 796 F.3d 199, 206 (2d Cir. 2015) (holding that FLSA settlements require the approval of either the district court or the United States Department of Labor). "In deciding whether to approve a stipulated settlement, the Court must scrutinize the settlement for fairness.†Boucaud v. City of New York, No. 07-cv-11098 (RJS), 2010 WL 4813784, at *1 (S.D.N.Y. Nov. 16, 2010).
On October 20, 2022, the parties informed the Court that they had reached a settlement in principle [ECF No. 57]. The same day, the Court filed a 30-day order discontinuing this case without costs to any party and without prejudice [ECF No. 58]. However, because the Complaint asserts claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSAâ€), 29 U.S.C. § 201 et seq., judicial approval is required for settlement. See Cheeks v. Freeport Pancake House, Inc., 796 F.3d 199, 206 (2d Cir. 2015) (holding that FLSA settlements require the approval of either the district court or the United States Department of Labor). "In deciding whether to approve a stipulated settlement, the Court must scrutinize the settlement for fairness.†Boucaud v. City of New York, No. 07-cv-11098 (RJS), 2010 WL 4813784, at *1 (S.D.N.Y. Nov. 16, 2010).
Outcome:
Settled and dismissed with prejudice.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Chawntane Bracey v. Daniel Wainstein?
The outcome was: Settled and dismissed with prejudice.
Which court heard Chawntane Bracey v. Daniel Wainstein?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (Manhattan County), NY. The presiding judge was Mary Kay Vyskocil.
Who were the attorneys in Chawntane Bracey v. Daniel Wainstein?
Plaintiff's attorney: Click Here For The Best New York Employment Law Lawyer Directory. Defendant's attorney: Laurence Jay Lebowitz.
When was Chawntane Bracey v. Daniel Wainstein decided?
This case was decided on June 21, 2023.