Granados v. Hyatt Corporation
Case Details
- Nature of Suit — the legal category of the dispute
- 442 Civil Rights: Jobs
- Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
- Unknown
- Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
- consent decree
- State
- California
- Circuit
- Ninth Circuit
Related Laws
No specific laws identified for this ruling.
Claim Types
Outcome
Court approved a class action settlement in a wage-and-hour case involving alleged violations of California labor law regarding meal periods, rest periods, minimum wages, overtime, and wage statements. Defendant Hyatt agreed to pay $325,000 gross settlement fund, with plaintiff receiving up to $10,000 incentive award and class counsel receiving $108,333.33 in attorneys' fees plus costs.
What This Ruling Means
Granados v. Hyatt Corporation Settlement Explained
What Happened
Workers at Hyatt Corporation filed a class action lawsuit claiming the company violated California labor laws. The allegations included failing to provide required meal and rest breaks, not paying minimum wage or overtime correctly, and not giving workers proper wage statements showing their earnings.
What the Court Decided
The court approved a settlement where Hyatt agreed to pay $325,000 to resolve the case. The settlement benefits multiple workers, not just the main plaintiff. The lead plaintiff received up to $10,000 as a reward for bringing the case, and the workers' lawyers received $108,333.33 in fees plus additional costs.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case reinforces that employers must follow California's strict rules about breaks, pay, and wage documentation. The settlement shows courts will hold companies accountable when they shortchange workers on these basics. If you work in hospitality or similar industries, this demonstrates your right to proper breaks and accurate pay information—and that pursuing violations through lawsuits can result in real compensation.
This summary was generated to explain the ruling in plain English and is not legal advice.
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