Wilson v. HFH, Inc.

Filing 39

ORDER denying 38 --motion for approval of the settlement; rejecting the settlement agreement; directing the parties to move by 5/28/2010 for approval of an amended settlement agreement. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 5/20/2010. (BK)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA TAMPA DIVISION IVERY WILSON, Plaintiff, v. HFH, Inc., Defendant. __________________________________/ ORDER The plaintiff sues (Doc. 1) under the Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C. § 201 et seq. (the "FLSA"), to recover overtime compensation. The mediator announces (Doc. 33) a settlement, which requires review and approval by the district court. See Lynn's Food Stores, Inc. v. United States, 679 F.2d 1350 (11th Cir. 1982); Dees v. Hydradry, Inc., __ F. Supp. 2d __, 2010 WL 1539813 (M.D. Fla. Apr. 19, 2010). The parties move (Doc. 38) for approval of the proposed settlement. The settlement (Doc. 38-1), however, contains a confidentiality agreement, which contravenes FLSA policy. See Dees, 2010 WL 1539813 at *9. Accordingly, the motion (Doc. 38) is DENIED and the settlement (Doc. 38-1) is REJECTED. The parties may move for approval of an amended settlement agreement no later than May 28, 2010. ORDERED in Tampa, Florida, on May 20, 2010. CASE NO.: 8:09-cv-755-T-23TBM