Bell v. Romey
Bell v. Romey
Trial Court Opinion
IN THFOER D TISHTER DICITST CROICUTR TO FO SF OTUHTEH U CNAITREODL SINTAATES COLUMBIA DIVISION Meritha Bell; Yolanda Young, ) ) C/A No. 3:19-cv-01160-MGL-PJG Plaintiff, ) ) ORDER OF DISMISSAL vs. ) ) Alton Romey; Lutheran Homes of ) South Carolina, Inc. also known as, ) The Heritage at Lowman; Leon Lott, ) in his capacity as Sheriff of the ) Richland County Sheriff's Department; ) Michael Laurita, in his individual capacity, ) ) Defendants. ) ) The Court having been advised by counsel for the parties that the above action has been settled as to defendants Leon Lott and Michael Laurita. IT IS ORDERED that this action is hereby dismissed without costs and without prejudice as to defendants Leon Lott and Michael Laurita. If settlement is not consummated within sixty (60) days, either party may petition the Court to reopen this action and restore it to the calendar. Rule 60(b)(6), F.R.Civ.P. In the alternative, to the extent permitted by law, either party may within sixty (60) days petition the Court to enforce the settlement. Fairfax Countywide Citizens v. Fairfax County,
571 F.2d 1299(4th Cir. 1978). By agreement of the parties, the court retains jurisdiction to enforce the settlement agreement. Kokkonen v. Guardian Life Ins. Co.,
511 U.S. 375, 381-82(1994). The dismissal hereunder shall be with prejudice if no action is taken under either alternative within sixty (60) days from the filing date of this order. IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Mary Geiger Lewis MARY GEIGER LEWIS UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE Columbia, South Carolina August 31, 2020
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