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Default judgment entered against all defendants (C P Grill Corp., Patricia Bohman, and Christo Ioannides) for violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and New York Labor Law. Plaintiff awarded damages for unpaid minimum wage, overtime compensation, spread-of-hours premiums, liquidated damages, statutory penalties, prejudgment interest, and attorney's fees and costs.
Koutlakis v. C P Grill Corp. – Plain English Summary
What Happened
A worker filed a lawsuit against C P Grill Corp. and its owners, claiming the restaurant failed to pay required wages. The worker alleged the company did not pay minimum wage, overtime compensation, or required premiums for hours worked.
What the Court Decided
The court sided with the worker and entered a default judgment (meaning the defendants did not contest the claims). The company and its owners were ordered to pay the worker $30,103.53 in total compensation. This included unpaid wages, overtime pay, work-hour premiums, double damages as a penalty, and the worker's attorney fees.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case reinforces that restaurants and other employers cannot ignore wage laws without consequences. When employers fail to pay what workers are legally owed—whether minimum wage or overtime—they face serious financial penalties beyond simply paying back wages. Workers who believe their employer has stolen wages have legal recourse and may recover additional damages to compensate for the violation.
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