Noel et al v. New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission et al

Filing 343

MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER granting 298 Motion to Enforce Judgment ; denying 302 Motion to Vacate. Plaintiffs' Motion to Enforce the Class Action Settlement Stipulation and Amended Class Settlement Stipulation, (ECF No. 298), is GRANTE D. Defendants' Cross-Motion for Partial Relief from the Amended Stipulation, (ECF No. 302), is DENIED. The Original Settlement Agreement and Amended Settlement Agreement remain enforceable and Defendants shall (1) immediately take all necessary steps to modify TLC's current 50% rule to implement a 100% Rule (pursuant to Section III(A)(3)) until they meet the Authorized and Active Medallion Requirements and (2) provide bi-annual reports (as prescribed in Section IV) to Class C ounsel and this Court beginning on January 10, 2025. Plaintiffs' request for attorneys' fees and costs is GRANTED. Plaintiffs shall file an application for attorneys' fees and costs with the appropriate supporting material within 60 da ys. Plaintiffs' request for appointment of a Special Master is DENIED without prejudice. Plaintiffs may renew their application for a Special Master if Defendants fail to meet the Active Medallion Requirement by March 31, 2025, or are not on schedule to meet the Authorized Medallion Requirement by the end of 2028. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate the open motions at ECF Nos. 298 and 302. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge George B. Daniels on 8/29/2024) (mml)