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Court granted plaintiff's motion for default judgment on wage and hour claims under the FLSA and Arizona state wage laws after defendant failed to respond to the complaint. Plaintiff recovered unpaid wages, overtime, and liquidated damages.
Sukackas v. Fine Food Incorporated
What Happened
An employee named Sukackas filed a wage theft lawsuit against Fine Food Inc., which operates as Scottsdale Window Coverings. The worker claimed the company failed to pay earned wages and overtime as required by federal and Arizona labor laws.
What the Court Decided
The company did not respond to the lawsuit, so the court ruled in the employee's favor by default. Sukackas won the case and was awarded $30,250 in damages. This included unpaid wages the worker earned, unpaid overtime pay, and additional penalties the law allows.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that employers who don't pay workers what they're owed can face serious financial consequences. When a company ignores a lawsuit, courts can automatically side with the worker. The damages awarded—including extra penalty amounts beyond just the missing pay—make wage theft costly for employers. Workers who believe they haven't been paid properly should know they have legal options to recover what they've earned.
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