Karichkowsky v. Crafty Crab St Pete 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
- consent decree
- State
- Florida
- Circuit
- Eleventh Circuit
Related Laws
No specific laws identified for this ruling.
Claim Types
Outcome
Plaintiff Karichkowsky settled his FLSA unpaid overtime and retaliation claims against Crafty Crab St. Pete Inc. for $7,500 in damages plus $6,500 in attorney's fees. The court approved the settlement as fair and reasonable under the Lynn's Food standard.
What This Ruling Means
Karichkowsky v. Crafty Crab St. Pete Inc.
What Happened
Karichkowsky worked at Crafty Crab St. Pete Inc. and claimed the restaurant failed to pay him overtime wages owed under federal law. He also alleged the employer punished him for complaining about the unpaid wages—a violation called retaliation.
What the Court Decided
The case was settled in December 2024. Crafty Crab St. Pete agreed to pay Karichkowsky $7,500 in damages for unpaid overtime and retaliation, plus an additional $6,500 to cover his attorney's fees. A federal judge approved the settlement as fair and reasonable.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case reinforces that employers must pay overtime wages and cannot retaliate against workers who speak up about wage violations. When companies break these rules, workers can pursue legal claims and recover lost wages plus attorney fees. The settlement shows that even restaurant workers—often vulnerable to wage theft—have legal protections and can successfully challenge unfair treatment.
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