Legal Opinion
Elfast v. BTI Americas, Inc.
District Court, S.D. New York
Decided April 11, 1997No. 96 Civil 6661(LAK)Published
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION
KAPLAN, District Judge.
Plaintiff moves for an award of attorney’s fees pursuant to the Protection of Jurors Employment Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1875 (the “Act”). As the Court concludes that the consent dismissal of this action “without costs” pursuant to a settlement agreement precludes such an award, the motion is denied.
Facts
Plaintiff George Elfast brought this action against defendant Americas, Inc. under the Act. The Court appointed Jason Newfield as counsel for Elfast in June 1996. On October 20, 1996, the parties agreed to settle the action for $6,500. The settlement agreement…
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