Lazaro v. Bruckner Bar & Grill LLC

District Court, S.D. New York

Lazaro v. Bruckner Bar & Grill LLC

Trial Court Opinion

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CSDCSDNY WAST LAZARO □□□ and poc behalf of others Similarly situated, _ DATE FILED: 8/26/2020 Plaintiffs, 1:18-cv-12323-MKV -against- ORDER BRUCKNER BAR AND GRILL, et al., Defendants.

MARY KAY VYSKOCIL, United States District Judge: On July 14, 2020, Plaintiffs informed the Court that this case had been settled and submitted a letter and documentation supporting the fairness of the settlement [ECF No. 80]. The Court has reviewed these documents and the settlement agreement and held a hearing to review the proposed settlement for fairness in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and Second Circuit law. See, e.g., Cheeks v. Freeport Pancake House,

796 F.3d 199

(2d Cir. 2015). The Court has concluded that the terms of the settlement are fair and reasonable. It should be noted, however, that the Court is not opining specifically on the reasonableness of the rates charged by the attorney representing Plaintiffs. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the settlement is approved, and the case is dismissed with prejudice. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate all pending motions, adjourn any remaining dates, and close this case.

SO ORDERED. Ko Vyekorell Date: August 26, 2020 td igs New York, NY United States District Judge

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