Castillo v. Hollis Deli & Grill Corp.
Case Details
- Nature of Suit — the legal category of the dispute
- 710 Labor: Fair Standards
- Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
- Unknown
- Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
- default judgment
- State
- New York
- Circuit
- Second Circuit
Related Laws
No specific laws identified for this ruling.
Claim Types
Outcome
Magistrate Judge recommended granting default judgment in plaintiff's favor on FLSA and NYLL wage and hour claims. Defendants failed to appear or defend, and default was entered. Court accepted plaintiff's allegations as true and awarded damages for unpaid overtime, minimum wage violations, and wage statement failures.
What This Ruling Means
Castillo v. Hollis Deli & Grill Corp. — What You Need to Know
What Happened
Maria Castillo worked at Hollis Deli & Grill Corp. and claimed her employer failed to pay her wages properly. She alleged the company didn't pay her for overtime work, violated minimum wage requirements, and failed to provide proper wage statements showing what she earned and how her pay was calculated.
What the Court Decided
The court ruled in Castillo's favor and ordered the restaurant to pay her $88,749.50 in damages. This happened because the employer didn't show up to defend itself in court or respond to the charges. The judge accepted Castillo's claims as factually true and awarded money for unpaid overtime, minimum wage violations, and missing wage statements.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that workers can win wage theft cases, especially when employers ignore legal proceedings. It reinforces that companies must pay overtime, maintain minimum wage, and provide clear wage documentation. If you believe your employer isn't paying you fairly, this case demonstrates courts take these violations seriously and can award significant compensation.
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