Desrosiers v. Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.

District Court, S.D. New York

Desrosiers v. Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.

Trial Court Opinion

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK wa OX JOSEPH DESROSIERS, : Plaintiff, : : 21 Civ. 752 (LGS) -against- : : ORDER SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES USA, INC., : Defendant. : wee «OX LORNA G. SCHOFIELD, District Judge: WHEREAS, on July 14, 2021, Plaintiff filed a joint letter along with his settlement agreement and attorney billing details (Dkt. No. 29), in this action arising under the Fair Labor Standards Act. It is hereby ORDERED that the settlement agreement, is APPROVED as fair and reasonable based on the nature and scope of Plaintiffs claims and the risks and expenses involved in additional litigation. See Cheeks v. Freeport Pancake House, Inc.,

796 F.3d 199, 206

(2d Cir. 2015), cert denied.,

136 S. Ct. 824

(2016); Wolinsky v. Scholastic, Inc.,

900 F. Supp. 2d 332, 335-36

(S.D.N.Y. 2012) (outlining the factors for determining whether proposed settlement is fair and reasonable). It is further ORDERED that Plaintiff's counsel’s request for $3,333.34 in attorneys’ fees and costs is GRANTED. The remainder of the settlement shall be distributed to Plaintiff. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to close this case.

Dated: July 19, 2021 New York, New York «

LORNA G. SCHOFIEL UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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