HYPPOLITE
v.
SLAM TRUCKING, LLC
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In this Fair Labor Standards Act wage dispute, the District Court ordered the parties to file a motion for settlement approval under the Lynn's Food Stores standard before proceeding with their settlement.
The court ordered the parties to file a motion for settlement approval under Lynn's Food Stores, Inc. v. United States, 679 F.2d 1350 (11th Cir. 1982), supported by the fully executed settlement agreement and detailed explanations regarding claimed wages, any compromise of claims, attorney's fees and costs, and any additional terms such as releases or confidentiality provisions.
[1] A court must approve a settlement in a Fair Labor Standards Act case to ensure its fairness and reasonableness.
[2] A motion for settlement approval in an FLSA case must be supported by a fully executed settlement agreement.
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Join FLexlaw to unlock all legal intelligence“given that this case arises under the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"), it is ORDERED that, on or before July 10, 2024, the parties shall file a motion for settlement approval under Lynn's Food Stores, Inc. v. United States, 679 F. 2d 1350 (11th Cir. 1982).”
Establishes the requirement for court approval of FLSA settlements under the Lynn's Food Stores standard.
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Join FLexlaw to unlock all legal intelligenceHyppolite brought a wage and hour claim against Slam Trucking, LLC under the FLSA. The parties reached a settlement agreement and jointly notified the…
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Case No: 6:23-cv-2323-ACC-LHP
ORDER¹
This matter comes before the Court on the parties' Joint Notice of Resolution, indicating that the parties have settled the case. Doc. No. 34. Based thereon, and given that this case arises under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA"), it is
ORDERED that, on or before July 10, 2024, the parties shall file a motion for settlement approval under Lynn's Food Stores, Inc. v. United States, 679 F. 2d 1350 (11th Cir. 1982). The motion must be supported by a copy of the fully executed settlement agreement. In the motion, the parties shall explain the amount of wages Plaintiff claimed to be owed, whether and to what extent Plaintiff compromised his claims, whether the amount of attorney's fees and costs was agreed upon separately and without regard to the amount Plaintiff agreed to accept, and, if not, evidence that the attorney's fees and costs to be paid under the settlement are reasonable. In addition, if the parties have agreed to any additional terms such as a broad or general release, or confidentiality, nondisparagement, or no re-employment provisions, counsel must explain why such provisions do not impact the reasonableness and fairness of the settlement amount.
DONE and ORDERED in Orlando, Florida on June 21, 2024.
Copies furnished to: Counsel of Record Unrepresented Parties
LESLIE HOFFMAN PRICE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
[fn 1]: This matter has been referred to the undersigned for case management. See Doc. No. 10.
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