Ramirez v. Unique Transitional Homes Staffing LLC
Case Details
- Nature of Suit — the legal category of the dispute
- Labor: Fair Standards
- Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
- Unknown
- Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
- default judgment
- State
- Arizona
- Circuit
- Ninth Circuit
Related Laws
No specific laws identified for this ruling.
Claim Types
Outcome
Plaintiff obtained default judgment for unpaid wages in the amount of $90,679.68 plus interest against her former employer for wage theft under FLSA and Arizona state wage laws. The court subsequently awarded plaintiff $9,434 in reasonable attorneys' fees.
What This Ruling Means
Ramirez v. Unique Transitional Homes Staffing LLC
What Happened
Ramirez worked for Unique Transitional Homes Staffing LLC and accused her employer of wage theft—failing to pay her wages that she had earned. She filed a lawsuit claiming the company violated both federal and Arizona state wage laws.
What the Court Decided
The court ruled in Ramirez's favor. The judge ordered the company to pay her $90,679.68 in unpaid wages plus interest. Additionally, the court awarded her $9,434 to cover her attorneys' fees, recognizing that she had to hire a lawyer to fight for her rightful pay.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that workers have legal protections when employers fail to pay them. Courts take wage theft seriously and can order companies to pay substantial amounts—including the cost of legal representation. If you believe your employer hasn't paid you correctly, you have the right to pursue legal action, and the law may help cover those costs.
This summary was generated to explain the ruling in plain English and is not legal advice.
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