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**Security Guard Wins Wage Theft Case Against Employer** David Thompson, a security guard, sued his former employer Regions Security Services, Inc. for wage theft under federal labor law. Thompson claimed the company failed to pay him proper wages he was legally owed during his employment. The court ruled in Thompson's favor, finding that Regions Security Services had indeed violated wage laws. The company was ordered to pay Thompson a total of $98,306.25. This amount included $94,627.50 to cover Thompson's attorney's fees and $3,678.75 for court costs. This case is significant for workers because it shows that employees can successfully fight back against wage theft and recover not just their stolen wages, but also their legal costs. When employers illegally withhold pay from workers, federal law allows courts to make the company pay the employee's attorney's fees on top of the owed wages. This means workers don't have to worry about expensive legal bills preventing them from seeking justice. The substantial attorney's fee award in this case demonstrates that employers who steal wages may face significant financial consequences beyond just paying back what they owe.