Bagby v. Clayton County Georgia Sheriff

**Worker Wins $20,000 in Wage Theft Case Against Restaurant** Joyce Chae sued Ko Ko College Restaurant for wage theft, claiming the restaurant failed to properly pay her wages. The case was filed against Big KO-KO INC., which operates the restaurant business. The court ruled in favor of the worker. The restaurant agreed to pay Chae $20,000 in damages to settle the case. Additionally, the court ordered the employer to pay $10,079.20 in attorney's fees and $427 in court costs, though this was less than what Chae's lawyers originally requested because the court found some of their billing hours were excessive. This case demonstrates that workers can successfully fight back when employers don't pay proper wages. When workers win wage theft cases, they can recover not only the money they're owed but also additional damages. Importantly, employers may also have to pay the worker's legal fees, which makes it more feasible for employees to hire lawyers and pursue these cases. This helps level the playing field between workers and employers who violate wage laws.