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The court denied plaintiff's motion for prejudgment attachment of defendant's assets in a wage-and-hour class action. The court found that while plaintiff's affidavit was statutorily sufficient, plaintiff failed to establish probable cause that she would obtain judgment, and the attachment grounds were not satisfied.
Pender v. Flying S. Wings: Court Ruling Summary
What Happened
A worker filed a wage-and-hour lawsuit against Flying S. Wings, Inc., accusing the company of wage theft. The worker asked the court to freeze the company's bank accounts and assets before the case was decided, to protect money that might be owed if she won.
What the Court Decided
The court said no. While the worker's paperwork met basic legal requirements, the judge found she didn't provide enough evidence to prove she would likely win her case. Without proof of probable victory, the court wouldn't freeze the company's assets.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling shows that workers pursuing wage theft claims face an uphill battle when trying to protect an employer's money early in a lawsuit. Workers must present strong evidence of wrongdoing before courts will take this protective step. This can make it harder for workers to recover wages if a company spends or hides money before trial concludes.
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