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Employer prevailed on all Fair Labor Standards Act claims. The court granted summary judgment against four named plaintiffs and dismissed the remaining 12 cases with prejudice, finding that plaintiffs' evidence of uncompensated worktime was too unreliable to permit a reasonable inference of hours worked, though denying employer's sanctions motion.
Summary of Cynor v. Metalcraft of Mayville Inc
What Happened
Sixteen workers sued Metalcraft of Mayville Inc, claiming the company failed to pay them for hours they worked—a practice known as wage theft. The four lead plaintiffs brought the case on behalf of themselves and the other 12 workers.
What the Court Decided
The court sided entirely with the employer. The judge ruled that the workers' evidence about unpaid work time was too unclear or unreliable to prove their case. Because of this, the court dismissed all 16 cases and prevented the workers from refiling similar claims in the future. The judge did not award any damages to the workers.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows how difficult it can be to win wage theft lawsuits. Workers must carefully document their work hours with strong evidence—such as emails, timestamps, or detailed records—to prove they worked without pay. Simply claiming unpaid hours may not be enough if the evidence doesn't hold up in court. Workers facing wage violations should keep detailed records and consider consulting an employment attorney early on.
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