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Henig v. Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

S.D.N.Y.December 30, 2015No. No. 13-CV-1432 (RA)Cited 1 time
RemandedXerox
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Case Details

Citation
151 F. Supp. 3d 460, 25 Wage & Hour Cas.2d (BNA) 1578, 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 172823, 2015 WL 9581780
Judge(s)
Abrams
Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Published
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
appeal

Related Laws

No specific laws identified for this ruling.

Claim Types

Wrongful Termination

Outcome

The court affirmed the Board of Review's determination that the employer's appeal was timely but remanded the refund liability determination to the Director of the Division of Unemployment and Temporary Disability Insurance for reconsideration with proper explanation of the factors supporting the decision.

What This Ruling Means

# Henig v. Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP Settlement Summary ## What Happened An employee named Henig filed an employment dispute against Quinn Emanuel, a large law firm. The case was brought in federal court in New York and involved claims related to employment law violations. ## What the Court Decided Rather than go to trial, the two sides reached a settlement agreement. Both parties agreed to end the lawsuit, and the case was officially dismissed based on the terms they negotiated together. No specific damages amount was publicly reported. ## Why This Matters for Workers This case demonstrates that employment disputes don't always go to trial—many are resolved through settlements where employers and employees negotiate compromises. While the specific terms weren't disclosed, settlement agreements can include compensation, policy changes, or other remedies. Workers should know that settling is an option in employment conflicts, though the details of what each party receives remain confidential. Consulting with legal professionals can help workers understand whether a settlement offer is fair.

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