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

SYDNEY WESTBROOK PLAINTIFF

v. Case No. 4:22-cv-4033

SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CORPORATION DEFENDANT

ORDER

Before the Court is a Joint Stipulation of Dismissal. ECF No. 17. 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 Plaintiff and Defendant. Thus, Plaintiff’s 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. The parties indicate that they reached an agreement that resolves all claims in this lawsuit. If any party desires that the terms of settlement be a part of the record, those terms should be reduced to writing and filed with the court within thirty (30) days of the entry of this Judgment. The court retains jurisdiction to vacate this order and to reopen this action upon cause shown that the settlement has not been completed and further litigation is necessary. IT IS SO ORDERED, this 15th day of March, 2023. /s/ Susan O. Hickey Susan O. Hickey Chief United States District Judge