ORDER APPROVING FLSA SETTLEMENT AND CLOSING CASE. The parties' settlement agreement is fair and reasonable, the settlement is APPROVED and this action is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. The Court reserves jurisdiction to enforce the terms of the parties' settlement. The Clerk is directed to CLOSE THIS CASE and deny all pending motions as moot. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman on 5/12/2016. (tr00) NOTICE: If there are sealed documents in this case, they may be unsealed after 1 year or as directed by Court Order, unless they have been designated to be permanently sealed. See Local Rule 5.4 and Administrative Order 2014-69. (Entered: 05/12/2016)
Paperless Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman: Fairness Hearing held on 5/3/2016. (Digital 13:59:10.) (mso) (Entered: 05/03/2016)
NOTICE by Sonia Powell re 29 Order on Motion for Fairness Hearing,,,,,,, Notice of Reading Settlement Agreement Into Record (Petisco, Anaeli) (Entered: 05/02/2016)
NOTICE by Sonia Powell re 29 Order on Motion for Fairness Hearing,,,,,,, Notice of Filing Billing and Costs (Attachments: # 1 Invoice (Service of Process), # 2 Retainer Agreement, # 3 Timesheet and Costs) (Petisco, Anaeli) (Entered: 05/02/2016)
Attachment 1 NOTICE by Sonia Powell re 29 Order on Motion for Fairness Hearing,,,,,,, Notice of Filing Billing and Costs (Attachments: # 1 Invoice (Service of Process), # 2 Retainer Agreement, # 3 Timesheet and Costs) (Petisco, Anaeli) (Entered: 05/02/2016)
Attachment 2 NOTICE by Sonia Powell re 29 Order on Motion for Fairness Hearing,,,,,,, Notice of Filing Billing and Costs (Attachments: # 1 Invoice (Service of Process), # 2 Retainer Agreement, # 3 Timesheet and Costs) (Petisco, Anaeli) (Entered: 05/02/2016)
Attachment 3 NOTICE by Sonia Powell re 29 Order on Motion for Fairness Hearing,,,,,,, Notice of Filing Billing and Costs (Attachments: # 1 Invoice (Service of Process), # 2 Retainer Agreement, # 3 Timesheet and Costs) (Petisco, Anaeli) (Entered: 05/02/2016)
ENDORSED ORDER granting 27 Motion for Telephonic Fairness Hearing. Telephonic Fairness Hearing set for 5/3/2016 at 02:00 PM in the Miami Division before Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman. The Telephonic Scheduling Conference SET for that same date and time is accordingly cancelled in light of the parties' 26 Notice of Settlement. The parties shall abide by the following call-in procedure for the Telephonic Fairness Hearing: (1) dial 1-888-684-8852; (2) enter Access Code Number 8004594, followed by the # sign; and (3) enter Security Code Number 1213, followed by the # sign. No cellular telephone use is permitted. All counsel shall have their calendars available so that the Court can pinpoint a special set trial date workable to all counsel and the Court.Pursuant to the law of the Eleventh Circuit, the Court must review all proposed FLSA settlements for a determination of whether it represents "a fair and reasonable resolution of a bona fide dispute over FLSA provisions." Lynn's Food Stores, Inc. v. United States, 679 F.2d 1350, 1355 (11th Cir. 1982). For this reason, the parties shall, by the end of the day today (5/2/2016) file the settlement agreement on CM/ECF. Alternatively, the parties may read the settlement into the record at the Fairness Hearing instead of filing the agreement on CM/ECF; however, if the parties choose this option, then they must file a Notice on CM/ECF indicating to the Court that they have opted to do so. Additionally, Plaintiff's counsel shall file his billing records (including a copy of the retainer agreement and attorney's billing and cost records) in this case on CM/ECF by the end of the day today. Plaintiff's counsel should be prepared to discuss at the hearing the amount of costs and how the settlement proceeds will be divided between Plaintiff and the attorney. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman on 5/2/2016. (tr00) (Entered: 05/02/2016)
Clerk's Notice to Filer Re: [DE 27] Motion/Request for Fairness Hearing and 26 Notice of Settlement. Two or More Document Events Filed as One; ERROR - Only one event was selected by the Filer but more than one event was applicable to the document filed. The docket entry was corrected by the Clerk. It is not necessary to refile this document but in the future, the Filer must select all applicable events. (ar2) (Entered: 05/02/2016)
NOTICE of Settlement and Request for Telephonic Fairness Hearing by Tanique Cunningham, Celecia Gaynor, J&R Care Finders, Inc. (Chotiner, Adam) (Entered: 05/02/2016)
ENDORSED ORDER setting Telephonic Scheduling Conference for 5/3/2016 at 02:00 PM in the Miami Division before Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman. The parties shall abide by the following call-in procedure: (1) dial 1-888-684-8852; (2) enter Access Code Number 8004594, followed by the # sign; and (3) enter Security Code Number 1213, followed by the # sign. No cellular telephone use is permitted. All counsel shall have their calendars available so that the Court can pinpoint a special set trial date workable to all counsel and the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman on 4/20/2016. (tr00) (Entered: 04/20/2016)
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman for Trial. Judge Jose E. Martinez no longer assigned as presider/referral judge(s) in case. Signed by Judge Jose E. Martinez on 4/18/2016. (mc) (Entered: 04/19/2016)
Paperless ORDER granting 20 Motion for Extension of Time. The parties shall file their Joint Scheduling Report on or before Friday, April 15, 2016. Signed by Judge Jose E. Martinez on 4/8/2016. (tde) (Entered: 04/08/2016)
Paperless ORDER granting 19 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendants shall have through and including April 14, 2016 to file their response to Plaintiff's amended statement of claim. Signed by Judge Jose E. Martinez on 4/8/2016. (tde) (Entered: 04/08/2016)
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time Nunc Pro Tunc to File Joint Scheduling Report re 5 Order Requiring Joint Scheduling Report by Sonia Powell. Responses due by 4/25/2016 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Georges-Pierre, Anthony) (Entered: 04/07/2016)
Attachment 1 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time Nunc Pro Tunc to File Joint Scheduling Report re 5 Order Requiring Joint Scheduling Report by Sonia Powell. Responses due by 4/25/2016 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Georges-Pierre, Anthony) (Entered: 04/07/2016)
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to 17 Statement (Amended) of Claim by Tanique Cunningham, Celecia Gaynor, J&R Care Finders, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Enlargement of Time to File Response to Plaintiff's Amended Statement of Claim)(Chotiner, Adam) (Entered: 04/07/2016)
Attachment 1 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to 17 Statement (Amended) of Claim by Tanique Cunningham, Celecia Gaynor, J&R Care Finders, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Enlargement of Time to File Response to Plaintiff's Amended Statement of Claim)(Chotiner, Adam) (Entered: 04/07/2016)
Paperless Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman: Settlement Conference held on 4/6/2016. **CASE DID NOT SETTLE** (Digital 10:34:04.) (mso) (Entered: 04/06/2016)
Paperless ORDER granting 6 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendants' Answer is accepted as filed. Signed by Judge Jose E. Martinez on 3/31/2016. (tde) (Entered: 03/31/2016)
NOTICE of Compliance with Court's Notice of Court Practices in FLSA Cases by Sonia Powell re 4 Notice of Court Practice, Order Referring Case to Judge (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (Petisco, Anaeli) (Entered: 03/23/2016)
Attachment 1 NOTICE of Compliance with Court's Notice of Court Practices in FLSA Cases by Sonia Powell re 4 Notice of Court Practice, Order Referring Case to Judge (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (Petisco, Anaeli) (Entered: 03/23/2016)
ORDER scheduling Settlement Conference for 4/6/2016 at 10:30 AM in the Miami Division before Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman on 3/23/2016. (tr00) (Entered: 03/23/2016)
Defendants' ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint re the Notice of Removal by Tanique Cunningham, Celecia Gaynor, J&R Care Finders, Inc.. (Chotiner, Adam) (Entered: 03/18/2016)
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Anaeli Caridad Petisco on behalf of Sonia Powell. Attorney Anaeli Caridad Petisco added to party Sonia Powell(pty:pla). (Petisco, Anaeli) (Entered: 03/11/2016)
Defendant's MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to 1 Notice of Removal (State Court Complaint), by Tanique Cunningham, Celecia Gaynor, J&R Care Finders, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Defendants' Motion for Enlargement of Time to File Response to Plaintiff's Complaint)(Chotiner, Adam) (Entered: 03/08/2016)
NOTICE OF COURT PRACTICES IN FLSA CASES AND REFERRAL TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE FOR SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE. Signed by Judge Jose E. Martinez on 3/3/2016. (ar2) (Entered: 03/03/2016)
Clerks Notice pursuant to 28 USC 636(c). Parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the attached form. (ar2) (Entered: 03/02/2016)
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