REED v. BUCKEYE FIRE EQUIPMENT

MARTIN REIDINGER, District Judge

THIS MATTER is before the Court on the joint motion of the parties for Court approval of the terms of their confidential settlement of this case, and in particular, the Plaintiff's waiver of his rights and claims under the Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") in accordance with Taylor v. Progress Energy, Inc., 493 F.3d 454 (4^th Cir. 2007).

The Court has reviewed in camera the terms of the parties' confidential settlement agreement and the Court hereby concludes that the terms of the settlement are reasonable; that the Plaintiff has been advised of his rights under the FMLA and has consulted his attorney regarding those rights; that the Plaintiff's waiver of his rights and claims under the FMLA is knowing and voluntary; and that the settlement and waiver should be approved by the Court.

IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the Court hereby APPROVES the parties' confidential settlement and the Plaintiff's waiver of his rights and claims under the FMLA.