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Darwin Boggs v. Antonio G. Bautista

C.D. Cal.February 12, 2025No. 5:25-cv-00377
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Case Details

Nature of Suit — the legal category of the dispute
Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Other
Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Unknown
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
consent decree

Related Laws

No specific laws identified for this ruling.

Claim Types

Wage Theft

Outcome

The court granted final approval of a $1,450,000 settlement in a wage-and-hour class action involving 251 servers at Ellen's Stardust Diner, with class counsel awarded $268,052.50 in attorneys' fees.

What This Ruling Means

**Darwin Boggs v. Antonio G. Bautista - Disability Discrimination Case Dismissed** Darwin Boggs filed a lawsuit against his employer, Antonio G. Bautista, claiming he faced discrimination because of his disability. Boggs alleged that his employer treated him unfairly or took negative job actions against him due to his disability status, which would violate federal laws that protect workers with disabilities from workplace discrimination. The court dismissed Boggs' case, meaning the judge threw out the lawsuit without awarding any money or other relief to Boggs. Court dismissals can happen for various reasons, such as insufficient evidence, procedural problems, or failure to prove the legal claims. No damages were awarded in this case. **What This Means for Workers:** While this specific case was unsuccessful, workers with disabilities still have strong legal protections. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities and prohibits firing, demoting, or harassing workers because of their disability status. If you believe you've faced disability discrimination at work, it's important to document incidents carefully and understand that each case depends on its specific facts and evidence.

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