Bell et al v. Romey et al

Filing 66

ORDER DISMISSING CASE as to Leon Lott and Michael Laurita without costs and without prejudice to the right of either party, upon good cause shown within sixty (60) days, to reinstate the action if settlement is not consummated. Signed by Honorable Mary Geiger Lewis on 8/31/2020. (mmcd)

3:19-cv-01160-MGL-PJG

Date Filed 08/31/20

Entry Number 66

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COLUMBIA DIVISION
Meritha Bell; Yolanda Young,

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Plaintiff,
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vs.
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Alton Romey; Lutheran Homes of
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South Carolina, Inc. also known as,
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The Heritage at Lowman; Leon Lott,
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in his capacity as Sheriff of the
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Richland County Sheriff's Department;
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Michael Laurita, in his individual capacity, )
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Defendants.
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C/A No. 3:19-cv-01160-MGL-PJG
ORDER OF DISMISSAL

The Court having been advised by counsel for the parties that the above action has
been settled as to defendants Leon Lott and Michael Laurita.
IT IS ORDERED that this action is hereby dismissed without costs and without
prejudice as to defendants Leon Lott and Michael Laurita. If settlement is not consummated
within sixty (60) days, either party may petition the Court to reopen this action and restore it to
the calendar. Rule 60(b)(6), F.R.Civ.P. In the alternative, to the extent permitted by law, either
party may within sixty (60) days petition the Court to enforce the settlement. Fairfax
Countywide Citizens v. Fairfax County, 571 F.2d 1299 (4th Cir. 1978). By agreement of the
parties, the court retains jurisdiction to enforce the settlement agreement. Kokkonen v. Guardian
Life Ins. Co., 511 U.S. 375, 381-82 (1994).

3:19-cv-01160-MGL-PJG

Date Filed 08/31/20

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The dismissal hereunder shall be with prejudice if no action is taken under
either alternative within sixty (60) days from the filing date of this order.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Mary Geiger Lewis
MARY GEIGER LEWIS
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Columbia, South Carolina
August 31, 2020