Williams v. Target Corporation

Summary

The United States District Court for the Southern District of California granted the parties’ joint motion to dismiss Craig Williams’s action against Target Corporation. The court dismissed the action with prejudice, ordered each party to bear its own costs and attorney fees, and directed the Clerk to close the case.

Holdings

1. The parties' joint motion properly presented their stipulated voluntary dismissal under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A) and Civil Local Rule 7.2.
2. The action against Target Corporation was dismissed with prejudice pursuant to the parties' agreement.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the parties' joint motion and stipulation satisfied Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1) and the Southern District of California's local rules for voluntary dismissal.
2. Whether the action should be dismissed with prejudice and each party required to bear its own costs and attorney fees.

Disposition

dismissed