Molina et al v. Huaxcuaxtla Restaurant Corp. et al

Filing 72

ORDER: Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that, by February 25, 2021, the parties shall file: (i) the settlement agreement to the Court; and (ii) a joint letter with supporting evidence addressing the findings this Court must make in order to approve the settlement as fair and reasonable. It is further ORDERED that any pending conferences and deadlines are CANCELLED. (As further set forth in this Order.) (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 2/4/2021) (cf)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
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ADELA MOLINA et al., on behalf of themselves :
and all others similarly situated.,
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Plaintiffs, :
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-against:
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HUAXCUAXTLA RESTAURANT CORP et al., :
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Defendants. :
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20 Civ. 2481 (LGS)
ORDER

LORNA G. SCHOFIELD, District Judge:
WHEREAS, the Court has been informed that the parties have reached a settlement in
principle in this case (Dkt. No. 70). Accordingly, it is hereby
ORDERED that, by February 25, 2021, the parties shall file: (i) the settlement
agreement to the Court; and (ii) a joint letter with supporting evidence addressing the findings
this Court must make in order to approve the settlement as fair and reasonable. See Cheeks v.
Freeport Pancake House, Inc., 796 F.3d 199, 206 (2d Cir. 2015), cert. denied, 136 S. Ct. 824
(2016); see, e.g., Wolinsky v. Scholastic Inc., 900 F. Supp. 2d 332, 335–36 (S.D.N.Y. 2012)
(outlining factors district courts have used to determine whether a proposed settlement is fair and
reasonable). The parties’ letter shall include a detailed breakdown of counsel’s time spent and
expenses incurred if counsel is seeking attorneys’ fees and expenses. It is further
ORDERED that any pending conferences and deadlines are CANCELLED..
Dated: February 4, 2021
New York, New York