Garcia Menjivar v. Nova Shotcrete and Concrete, 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
- Virginia
- Circuit
- Fourth Circuit
Related Laws
No specific laws identified for this ruling.
Claim Types
Outcome
Default judgment entered in favor of five plaintiffs against Nova Shotcrete and Concrete, Inc. and Crystal Blue Aquatics, LLC for wage and hour violations under the FLSA and VWPA. Plaintiffs awarded total damages of $235,997.80 plus attorney's fees of $11,385.00 and costs of $530.00.
What This Ruling Means
Garcia Menjivar v. Nova Shotcrete and Concrete, Inc.
What Happened
Five workers sued Nova Shotcrete and Concrete, Inc. and Crystal Blue Aquatics, LLC, claiming the companies failed to pay them properly for their work. The workers alleged wage theft—meaning the employers either didn't pay them the full wages they earned or didn't follow proper payment rules.
What the Court Decided
The court ruled in favor of the workers. A judge entered a default judgment, which means the company didn't adequately defend itself against the claims. The court ordered the companies to pay the workers $235,997.80 in damages. Additionally, the companies must cover the workers' attorney's fees ($11,385) and legal costs ($530).
Why This Matters
This case shows that workers have legal protections when employers underpay them. The substantial damages awarded demonstrate that courts take wage violations seriously and will hold companies accountable. Workers facing similar situations can pursue legal action and recover lost wages plus additional compensation, helping ensure employers follow payment laws.
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