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Plaintiffs obtained default judgment against defendant Hernan Carranza on Counts I, III, and V, recovering $10,435 in damages plus $3,160 in attorney's fees and $927 in costs. Counts II, IV, and VI were deemed abandoned.
Reyes Monterroso v. Carranza: Court Rules in Favor of Worker
What Happened
Reyes Monterroso filed a lawsuit against employer Hernan Carranza for wage theft—meaning the employer failed to pay wages owed. The case involved six different claims, though some were later dropped from the case.
What the Court Decided
The court ruled in Monterroso's favor on the main claims. The judge awarded $10,435 in damages to compensate for unpaid wages. Additionally, Carranza must pay $3,160 in attorney's fees (the cost of the worker's lawyer) and $927 in court costs. The remaining claims were abandoned, meaning they were no longer pursued.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling reinforces that workers can successfully recover unpaid wages through courts. The award of attorney's fees is particularly important—it means employers cannot simply refuse to pay wages expecting workers to drop claims because they cannot afford a lawyer. This decision makes it more financially feasible for low-wage workers to pursue wage theft cases and hold employers accountable for stolen pay.
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