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Court granted preliminary approval of a $600,000 class action settlement in which plaintiff Lingle alleged wage theft, misreported wages, and break violations under California Labor Code and PAGA. Approximately $255,000 will be distributed to class members after payments to regulators, administrators, attorneys' fees, and incentive awards.
Lingle v. Centimark Corp. Settlement Summary
What Happened
Employee Lingle sued Centimark Corporation, claiming the company violated California labor laws in three ways: stealing wages from workers, incorrectly reporting what employees earned, and violating mandatory break rules.
What the Court Decided
The court approved a settlement worth $600,000. However, workers won't receive the full amount. After paying government regulators, court administrators, and attorneys' fees, approximately $255,000 will go to affected employees.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case reinforces that California courts take wage violations seriously. Even when companies settle rather than admit wrongdoing, workers can recover compensation for unpaid earnings and broken break policies. The settlement shows that individual employees can band together in class actions to challenge employer practices affecting many people at once. If you believe your employer has stolen wages, misreported earnings, or denied breaks, you may have legal options—similar protections apply across California workplaces.
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