Case 2:23-cv-02063-SOH Document 15 Filed 09/07/23 Page 1 of 1 PageID #: 40

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT WESTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS FORT SMITH DIVISION

SATIRA STEWART PLAINTIFF

v. Case No. 2:23-cv-2063

HARTFORD LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY and COMPASS GROUP, USA DEFENDANTS

ORDER

Before the Court is a Joint Stipulation of Dismissal. ECF No. 14. The parties stipulate that

all claims asserted in this matter 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 Defendants. Thus, all claims in this matter 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 all parties to bear their own costs.

IT IS SO ORDERED, this 7th day of September, 2023.

/s/ Susan O. Hickey Susan O. Hickey Chief United States District Judge