Summary
The United States District Court for the Central District of California dismissed the action without prejudice after counsel reported that the parties had settled. The court retained jurisdiction and allowed the parties until May 9, 2023, to reopen the case for good cause if the settlement was not consummated.
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Questions Presented
- Whether the action should be dismissed without prejudice following the parties' reported settlement.
Key quotations
“IT IS ORDERED that the above-captioned action is hereby dismissed without costs and without prejudice to the right, upon good cause shown by no later than May 9, 2023, to re-open the action if settlement is not consummated.” (1)
Factual background
Counsel advised the court that the parties had settled the action. The court dismissed the case without prejudice and retained jurisdiction to permit reopening if the settlement was not consummated.
Procedural history
The action was pending in the Central District of California following removal. After counsel filed a notice of settlement, the court dismissed the action without costs and without prejudice, while allowing either party to move to reopen upon good cause if the settlement was not consummated by May 9, 2023.