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Nature of Suit Code: 710
Nature of Suit: Fair Labor Standards Act
Cause of Action: 29:201 Denial of Overtime Compensation

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS

CENTRAL DIVISION

ORVAL HALEY, Individually and on

behalf of all others similarly situated PLAINTIFF

v. Case No. 4:18-cv-00485 KGB

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES

OF ARKANSAS, INC. DEFENDANT

ORDER

Before the Court is a joint motion to dismiss with prejudice and for approval of settlement 

agreement (Dkt. No. 26). In the motion, the parties represent that they have entered into a 

settlement agreement and release of claims (Id., ¶ 5). The parties represent that they have resolved 

the litigation in full and request dismissal of this case with prejudice (Id.). They also request 

judicial review and approval of the settlement agreement (Id., ¶ 6). The parties aver that the 

settlement represents a fair and equitable compromise and that negotiations were conducted by 

opposing counsel at arms’ length (Id., ¶ 7). 

All parties have been and are represented by counsel The Court reviewed Mr. Haley’s 

allegations against defendant Goodwill Industries of Arkansas, Inc. (“Goodwill Arkansas”), when 

ruling on the motion for conditional certification (Dkt. No. 19). The parties present the settlement 

agreement for the Court’s review (Dkt. No. 26-1). The Court has reviewed the settlement 

agreement, including but not limited to the parties’ representations regarding the exchange of 

information about claims and defenses, including but not limited to time and pay records for all 

opt-in plaintiffs; the ability to consult with counsel; payments to be made to Mr. Haley and opt-in 

plaintiffs; the waiver language; and the negotiation and amount of attorneys’ fees, among other 

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matters addressed (Id.). For good cause shown, the Court grants the parties’ joint motion to dismiss 

with prejudice and for approval of settlement agreement (Dkt. No. 26). 

It is so ordered this 22nd day of May, 2020.

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Kristine G. Baker

United States District Judge

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