Rodriguez et al v. Skechers U.S.A., Inc.

Filing 29

ORDER adopting 27 Report and Recommendation of the Magistrate Judge. The 26 Joint Motion to Approve Settlement is GRANTED. The Settlement (Doc. 26, Ex. 1) is thereby APPROVED, as it constitutes a fair and reasonable resolution of a bona fide dispute. This action is DISMISSED, with prejudice. The Clerk is directed to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment accordingly, and CLOSE this case. Signed by Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on 2/15/2012. (BGS)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
ORLANDO DIVISION

JIMMY A. RODRIGUEZ and KARLA
ANTICONA
Plaintiffs,
v.

CASE NO. 6:11-CV-1219-Orl-36GJK

SKECHERS U.S.A., INC.,

Defendant.
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ORDER
This cause comes before the Court upon the Report and Recommendation filed by
Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly on February 14, 2012 (Doc. 27). In the Report and
Recommendation, Judge Kelly recommends that the Court grant the parties' Joint Motion to
Approve Settlement, filed on February 7, 2012 (Doc. 26), and dismiss this case with prejudice.
The parties filed a Joint Notice of No Objection to the Report and Recommendation of
Magistrate Judge Kelly on February 14, 2012 (Doc. 28).
After careful consideration of the Report and Recommendation of the Magistrate Judge,
in conjunction with an independent examination of the court file, the Court is of the opinion that
the Magistrate Judge's Report and Recommendation should be adopted, confirmed, and
approved in all respects. The Court is satisfied that the settlement reached between Plaintiffs
Jimmy Rodriguez and Karla Anticona and Defendant is a "fair and reasonable resolution of a
bona fide dispute" of the claims raised pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act. See Lynn's
Food Stores, Inc. v. United States, 679 F.2d 1350, 1354 (11th Cir.1982); 29 U.S.C. § 216.

Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED and ADJUDGED:
1.

The Report and Recommendation of the Magistrate Judge (Doc. 27) is adopted,
confirmed, and approved in all respects and is made a part of this order for all
purposes, including appellate review.

2.

The Joint Motion to Approve Settlement (Doc. 26) is GRANTED. The
Settlement (Doc. 26, Ex. 1) is thereby APPROVED, as it constitutes a fair and
reasonable resolution of a bona fide dispute.

3.

This action is DISMISSED, with prejudice.

4.

The Clerk is directed to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter
judgment accordingly, and close this case.

DONE AND ORDERED at Orlando, Florida, on February 15, 2012

COPIES TO:
COUNSEL OF RECORD

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