Chamberlain v. Waller County Asphalt Inc.
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
- jury verdict
- State
- Texas
- Circuit
- Fifth Circuit
Related Laws
No specific laws identified for this ruling.
Claim Types
Outcome
Plaintiff prevailed on Fair Labor Standards Act overtime claim, recovering $13,588.96 in damages ($6,794.48 back pay and equal liquidated damages). Court awarded $79,917 in attorneys' fees and $12,485.85 in costs.
What This Ruling Means
Chamberlain v. Waller County Asphalt Inc.
What Happened
A worker named Chamberlain filed a lawsuit against Waller County Asphalt Inc., claiming the company failed to pay proper overtime wages. Under federal labor law, employers must pay workers extra money (overtime pay) when they work more than 40 hours per week.
What the Court Decided
The court ruled in favor of Chamberlain. The judge found that the company violated federal wage laws and ordered it to pay:
- $6,794.48 in back pay that was owed
- An additional $6,794.48 in damages as a penalty
- $79,917 in attorney fees
- $12,485.85 in court costs
The total judgment exceeded $100,000.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that courts take wage violations seriously. When employers shortchange workers on overtime pay, they can face significant financial consequences—including penalties and lawyers' fees. Workers who believe their employer hasn't paid proper overtime have legal options to recover what they're owed.
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