Gustavo Rivera v. Discover Bank, et al.

Summary

The court directs the Clerk to terminate Trans Union LLC as a defendant after the parties filed a joint stipulation dismissing that defendant with prejudice under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(ii). The case remains open as to the remaining defendants.

Holdings

1. A stipulation of dismissal with prejudice signed by the parties who appeared automatically terminates the action as to the defendant covered by the stipulation and does not require a court order.

Questions Presented

1. Whether a joint stipulation of dismissal with prejudice under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) automatically terminates the action as to the stipulated defendant without a court order.

Disposition

other