Martinenko v. 212 Steakhouse Inc.
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
- summary judgment
- State
- New York
- Circuit
- Second Circuit
Related Laws
No specific laws identified for this ruling.
Claim Types
Outcome
Plaintiffs prevailed on FLSA and NYLL wage and hour claims against 212 Steakhouse. The court awarded the class $101,527.10 in compensatory damages, $101,527.10 in liquidated damages, $48,215.64 in prejudgment interest, and $223,458.28 in attorneys' fees and costs.
What This Ruling Means
Martinenko v. 212 Steakhouse Inc.
What Happened
Workers at 212 Steakhouse sued their employer, claiming the restaurant failed to pay them properly and wrongfully fired someone. The employees argued the steakhouse violated wage and hour laws by not compensating them correctly.
What the Court Decided
The court sided with the workers. The judge found that 212 Steakhouse broke both federal and New York state wage laws. The restaurant was ordered to pay the group of employees over $251,000 in total compensation, including $101,527 for actual lost wages, an equal amount in additional damages, interest on unpaid wages, and attorney fees.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that workers can successfully challenge employers who don't pay them fairly. Courts can order companies to repay stolen wages and cover legal costs, making it more feasible for employees to pursue claims. The decision reinforces that restaurants and other employers cannot ignore wage laws without facing serious financial consequences.
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