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Court approved the parties' settlement agreement in an FLSA wage-and-hour case. Plaintiff Pastor will receive $14,593.10 in total recovery of $23,000, with her counsel receiving $8,406.90 in attorneys' fees and costs.
Pastor v. Sagal Fish Market Inc. Settlement Summary
What Happened
Pastor worked at Sagal Fish Market Inc. and filed a lawsuit claiming the company failed to pay her wages properly under federal wage-and-hour law. This type of case, known as wage theft, involves employers not paying workers the full amount they earned.
What the Court Decided
The court approved a settlement agreement between Pastor and Sagal Fish Market. Pastor will receive $14,593.10 to compensate her for unpaid wages. Her lawyers will receive $8,406.90 in attorney fees and costs from the total settlement of $23,000.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that workers can take legal action when employers underpay them, and courts will hold companies accountable. Even relatively small wage disputes can result in recovery through the legal system. If you believe you haven't been paid correctly, you may have options to pursue compensation, similar to what Pastor did in this case.
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