Pittsburgh Jaycees v. United States Jaycees

MEMORANDUM ORDER

WEBER, Chief Judge.

This action for injunctive relief involved an attempt to enjoin defendants from revoking the charter of the plaintiffs due to their policy to grant full membership to women. It was initiated in state court, but was removed to this court by the defendant.

The parties immediately began settlement negotiations and the defendant refrained from filing an answer , pending the outcome. When negotiations broke down, plaintiff informed defendant of their intention to dismiss voluntarily under Rule 41(a)(1). As a protective measure, the defendant quickly filed an…