IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT WESTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS TEXARKANA DIVISION

TOMMY BLOUNT; KAHNE BLOUNT PLAINTIFFS

v. Case No. 4:21-cv-4053

STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY DEFENDANT

ORDER

Before the Court is a Joint Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice ECF No. 23. The parties stipulate that this case should be dismissed with prejudice. An action may be dismissed by “a stipulation of dismissal signed by all parties who have appeared.” Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(ii). “Caselaw concerning stipulated dismissals under Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) is clear that the entry of such a stipulation of dismissal is effective automatically and does not require judicial approval.” Gardiner v. A.H. Robins Co.,

(8th Cir. 1984). The instant stipulation of dismissal is signed by Plaintiffs and Defendant. Thus, Plaintiffs’ claims against Defendant were effectively dismissed when the parties filed the instant stipulation. However, this order issues for purposes of maintaining the docket. Accordingly, this case is hereby DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE, with each party to bear its own fees and costs. IT IS SO ORDERED, this 10th day of January, 2023. /s/ Susan O. Hickey Susan O. Hickey Chief United States District Judge