California Case Summaries

Dena Peterson v. MR Bakery, Inc., et al. — Federal court dismisses settled action without prejudice

Unreported / Non-Citable

Case
Dena Peterson v. MR Bakery, Inc., et al.
Court
U.S. District Court — Central District of California
Judge
Fernando M. Olguin
Date decided
2026-11-05
Docket No.
8:26-cv-02487
Topics
settlement, dismissal without prejudice, reopening, retained jurisdiction, Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b)

Disposition notice

On November 5, 2026, U.S. District Judge Fernando M. Olguin of the Central District of California dismissed Dena Peterson’s action against MR Bakery, Inc., et al., No. 8:26-cv-02487-FMO-DSR, without costs and without prejudice after being advised by counsel that the action had settled. The order permits reopening upon good cause shown within 30 days if the settlement is not consummated, and states that the court retains full jurisdiction and that the order does not prejudice any party. Failure to reopen or seek an extension by that deadline will be deemed consent to dismissal without prejudice. The order cites Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b) and Link v. Wabash Railroad Co.; it does not describe the underlying claims or settlement terms.

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