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Plaintiff obtained default judgment against employer for wage and hour violations under FLSA, Maryland Wage and Hour Law, Maryland Wage Payment and Collection Law, and Maryland Healthy Working Families Act. Court awarded unpaid wages, liquidated damages, compensatory and punitive damages, and attorney's fees.
Aguirre-Amaya v. Medpacific Flavors, Inc.
What Happened
Aguirre-Amaya filed a lawsuit against Medpacific Flavors, Inc., claiming the company failed to pay earned wages and wrongfully terminated her employment. The dispute involved violations of federal and state wage laws designed to protect workers.
What the Court Decided
The court ruled in favor of Aguirre-Amaya, awarding her nearly $315,000 in damages. This included payment for unpaid wages she had earned, additional damages to penalize the employer's violations, and compensation for the harm she suffered. The court also ordered the company to pay her attorney's fees.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case reinforces that employers cannot withhold pay without consequences. The substantial award demonstrates that courts take wage theft seriously and will hold companies accountable. The damages included not just the stolen wages but additional penalties, making violations expensive for employers. This ruling sends a message that workers have legal protections and can recover damages when employers violate wage laws, including situations involving unfair termination tied to wage disputes.
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