Park v. Khims Market Inc
Case Details
- Nature of Suit — the legal category of the dispute
- Labor: Fair Standards
- Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
- Unknown
- Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
- default judgment
- State
- New York
- Circuit
- Second Circuit
Related Laws
No specific laws identified for this ruling.
Claim Types
Outcome
The Court recommended granting plaintiff's motion for default judgment against individual defendant Sang Kyu Khim for FLSA and New York Labor Law wage violations, awarding $224,000 in damages plus $4,781.42 in counsel fees and costs, with prejudgment interest, statutory enhancement, and post-judgment enforcement fees.
What This Ruling Means
Park v. Khims Market Inc: Court Rules in Worker's Favor for Wage Theft
What Happened
Park filed a lawsuit against Khims Market Inc and its owner, Sang Kyu Khim, claiming the employer failed to pay wages owed. The case involved violations of both federal wage laws and New York state employment laws designed to protect workers' pay.
What the Court Decided
The court sided with Park completely, awarding $228,781.42 in total damages. This included $224,000 in wages owed, plus an additional $4,781.42 in attorney fees and court costs. The owner was held personally responsible for these violations.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case demonstrates that employers and owners cannot simply ignore wage laws without consequences. Workers who don't receive proper payment have legal options and can recover not just missing wages, but also money to cover legal costs. The personal liability of the business owner sends a message that wage theft is taken seriously, even at small businesses like markets. If you believe your employer owes you wages, this case shows courts will hold them accountable.
This summary was generated to explain the ruling in plain English and is not legal advice.
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