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Court granted plaintiffs' motions for attorney's fees and costs totaling $61,120 in fees and $1,065.55 in costs, imposed as sanctions against defendants for failure to appear at depositions in a wage-and-hour collective action.
Reno v. Western Cab Company: Court Rules on Wage Theft Case
What Happened
Reno and other workers filed a lawsuit against Western Cab Company claiming the company stole their wages. During the legal process, the company failed to show up for depositions—meetings where lawyers ask witnesses questions under oath.
What the Court Decided
The court ruled in favor of the workers. Because Western Cab Company didn't appear at the scheduled depositions, the judge imposed penalties totaling $62,185.55. This included $61,120 in attorney's fees (payment for the lawyers who handled the case) and $1,065.55 in other costs.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that courts take wage theft seriously and will punish employers who don't cooperate with the legal process. When companies ignore court requirements like depositions, judges can make them pay for the workers' legal expenses. This helps workers afford lawyers to fight wage theft and shows that avoiding the legal process has real consequences for employers.
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