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DATE: June 29, 1999
CASE NO. 1999-STA-25
In the Matter of
RANDELL G. SPRING
Complainant
v.
W.S. TRANSFER, INC.
Respondent
On March 4, 1999, the Chief Administrative Law Judge received a letter from Complainant, Randell G. Spring, requesting a hearing before an administrative law judge on a complaint pursuant to the employee protection provision of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act, 49 U.S.C. § 31105, and the implementing regulations at 29 C.F.R. Part 1978. The letter referred to a determination Complainant had received from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) finding that his complaint was invalid.
On April 2, 1999, I was appointed trial judge and I issued a Notice of Hearing dated April 9, 1999 that trial was to take place May 18, 1999 in Morgantown, West Virginia. However, on or about May 13, 1999, I issued an Order of Continuance because Complainant, pro se, was not ready to try his case. At that time, I urged Complainant to retain counsel.
On or about May 18, 1999, I conducted a conference call between Complainant and attorney for the Respondent, Michael P. Duff, Esquire. At that time I was informed that the parties desired to enter into settlement discussions.
On or about June 15, 1999, I received an executed Mutual Release and a Joint Motion for Dismissal. I reviewed the Mutual Release which constitutes the parties settlement agreement, dated June 14, 1999. After reviewing the Mutual Release and/or settlement agreement, I find that the agreement is fair, adequate and reasonable. Accordingly, it is hereby ordered as follows:
IT IS SO ORDERED.
MICHAEL P. LESNIAK
Administrative Law Judge
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