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Gordon v. Joshua Trucking, Inc., 1999-STA-17 (ALJ Sept. 23, 1999)
Case No. 99-STA-17
In the matter of:
Terence H. Gordon,
Complainant
vs.
Joshua Trucking, Inc.
Respondent
This matter involves a complaint filed by Complainant under the Surface Transport Act, 49 U.S.C. § 31105 and its implementing regulations, 29 C.F.R. § 1978. The parties have submitted a settlement agreement which has been executed by the parties as well as by counsel for each of the parties.
The Settlement Agreement contains, inter alia, a confidentiality provision. The Settlement Agreement contains certain exceptions to the confidentiality provision which allows disclosure of the terms and conditions of the settlement "to the extent required by law...." I find that, when properly construed, the Settlement Agreement does not violate public policy or conflict with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Finally, I find that the Settlement Agreement is a fair, adequate and reasonable resolution of the complaint.
It is hereby ordered:
1. The settlement agreement executed by the parties is approved.
2. The complaint is dismissed with prejudice.
Ainsworth Brown
Administrative Law Judge
Entered: September 23, 1999
at Camden, NJ