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The court approved a settlement agreement in which defendants Yummy, LLC and Rekik T. Tessema agreed to pay plaintiff Juan Guzman Luna $15,200 in wages and liquidated damages, plus $10,258.10 in attorney's fees and $541.90 in costs, totaling $26,000, to resolve allegations of wage and hour violations under the FLSA and Maryland law.
Guzman Luna v. Yummy, LLC: Settlement Explained
What Happened
Juan Guzman Luna filed a lawsuit against his employer, Yummy, LLC, and owner Rekik T. Tessema, claiming they violated wage and hour laws. Mr. Luna alleged he wasn't paid all the wages he earned—a practice known as wage theft.
The Court's Decision
Rather than go to trial, the company agreed to settle the case. Yummy, LLC and its owner paid Mr. Luna $15,200 in back wages and additional damages. The company also paid $10,258.10 for his attorney's fees and $541.90 in court costs, bringing the total settlement to $26,000.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case demonstrates that workers have legal protections against wage theft under federal and state laws. When employers fail to pay all earned wages, employees can pursue lawsuits and recover money—plus extra damages and attorney fees. The company's agreement to pay shows that courts take wage violations seriously. If you believe your employer owes you unpaid wages, you may have legal options to recover what you're owed.
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