Larry Dunn v. A-American Self-Storage, Inc., et al.

Summary

The United States District Court for the Central District of California dismissed the action without prejudice after being advised that the parties had settled. The court retained jurisdiction and allowed the parties to seek reopening for good cause if the settlement was not consummated.

Holdings

1. Because counsel advised the court that the action had settled, the court dismissed the action without costs and without prejudice, subject to reopening upon good cause shown within 30 days if the settlement was not consummated.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the settled action should be dismissed without prejudice while allowing a limited period for reopening if the settlement was not consummated.

Disposition

dismissed