Mario Mendoza v. MCS Water Technology Corp., et al.

Summary

The United States District Court for the Central District of California dismissed the action without prejudice after counsel advised the court that the matter had settled. The court retained jurisdiction and allowed the parties 30 days to reopen the action or seek an extension if the settlement was not consummated.

Holdings

1. Upon being advised that the action had been settled, the court dismissed the action without costs and without prejudice.
2. The court retained full jurisdiction over the action and authorized reopening upon good cause shown within 30 days if the settlement was not consummated; failure to reopen or seek an extension by the deadline would constitute consent to dismissal without prejudice.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the action should be dismissed following counsel's representation that the parties had settled.
2. Whether the court should retain jurisdiction and permit reopening if the settlement was not consummated.

Disposition

dismissed