Summary
Settlements in California federal courts are public unless sealed. Outside court settlements appear as dismissals, often without details. Lawyers may advise against disclosing settlements due to confidentiality or strategy. Dismissals can specify pursuant to settlement if requested. Amendments to court records are possible to reflect settlement terms. Consult your lawyer for specific guidance.Full Conversation
if the settlement was done outside of court what will it show on the record
If a settlement is reached outside of court, it generally won't appear on the public record. Court records will typically indicate that the case was dismissed, often mentioning that it was resolved through a settlement, but specific details of the settlement won't be included.
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Why would a lawyer tell me that I can't say it was settled
A lawyer might advise you not to say it was settled for several reasons:
- Confidentiality agreements: Often, settlements include clauses that prevent parties from disclosing details.
- Protecting interests: It may be to protect either party's interests or reputation.
- Legal strategy: There might be strategic reasons related to ongoing or future litigation.
Do you have any more details about the settlement or the advice given by your lawyer?
Why does my case show it was dismissed by me the plaintiff and my lawyer didn't make it say settled
When a case is settled outside of court, it often gets dismissed "with prejudice," meaning the plaintiff (you) cannot bring the same claim again. This might be why it shows as dismissed by the plaintiff. The specific terms of the settlement, due to confidentiality agreements, typically aren't disclosed in court records.
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as five are able to put dismissed with prejudice settlement on the document instead of just dismissed with prejudice
In federal court documents, it is possible to specify "dismissed with prejudice pursuant to settlement" to indicate that the case was resolved through a settlement. This language is often used to reflect the nature of the resolution explicitly.
Do you want guidance on how to request this specific wording in your case records?
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To request this specific wording in your case records, you should communicate with your lawyer and ask them to file a stipulation of dismissal that explicitly states "dismissed with prejudice pursuant to settlement." This would clarify that the case was resolved through a settlement.
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Can it be changed or amended after my lawyer already filed it to say dismissed with prejudice
Yes, it is possible to amend the court records to reflect "dismissed with prejudice pursuant to settlement" even after the initial filing. You'll need to ask your lawyer to file a motion or stipulation to amend the dismissal entry.
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