Moises Villalobos v. Plastic Depot, 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 case had settled. The court retained jurisdiction and allowed the parties 30 days to reopen the action for good cause if the settlement was not consummated.

Holdings

1. The action was dismissed without costs and without prejudice because counsel advised the court that the action had been settled.
2. The court retained full jurisdiction 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 settled action should be dismissed without prejudice.
2. Whether the court should retain jurisdiction and permit reopening if the settlement was not consummated.

Disposition

dismissed