Bray v. New York Gypsum Floors Inc.
Bray v. New York Gypsum Floors Inc.
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK eee nen eee □□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□ WILLIAM BRAY and JOHN LANDOR, in their individual capacities and on behalf of others similarly situated, Plaintiffs, 21 Civ. 2340 (AEK) -against- ORDER NEW YORK GYPSUM FLOORS INC. and STEPHEN P. PHILLIPS, Defendants. cece ne ene een □□□ nee ne ene nnnnnenenneK THE HONORABLE ANDREW E. KRAUSE, U.S.M.J WHEREAS, the Court has granted the parties’ motion for approval of the proposed revised settlement agreement filed at ECF No. 121-1 (the “Settlement Agreement”); WHEREAS, the Settlement Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions for the settlement of this action against Defendants and for dismissal of this action against Defendants with prejudice upon the terms and conditions set forth therein, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED AS FOLLOWS: 1, The Court finds that the Settlement Agreement is procedurally fair and has been reached through arms-length negotiation between experienced counsel. 2. The Court finds that the Settlement Agreement satisfies the requirements for settlement of a Fair Labor Standards Act action in accordance with Cheeks v. Freeport Pancake House, Inc.,
796 F.3d 199(2d Cir. 2015), in all respects as it is fair, reasonable, and reflects a reasonable compromise over contested issues involving a bona fide dispute. 3. The Court approves the overall settlement payment to Plaintiffs of $586,326.63.
4. The Court approves attorneys’ fees awards of $73,762.50 for AndersonDodson, and $251,537.50 for Virginia & Ambinder, respectively, for a total attorneys’ fees award of $325,300.00. 5. The Court approves an award of $1,575.76 in costs to AndersonDodson and an award of $4,149.62 in costs to Virginia & Ambinder. 6. All terms and provisions of the Settlement Agreement shall be implemented. 7. Without affecting the finality of this Order in any way, this Court hereby retains jurisdiction over consummation and performance of the Agreement. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to close this case. Dated: December 9, 2024 White Plains, New York SO ORDERED. Lin — (see Peo — United States Magistrate Judge
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