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**Workers Won Wage Theft Case Against Family Solutions of Ohio, But Payment Problems Continue** This case involved workers at Family Solutions of Ohio, Inc. who claimed the company failed to pay them wages they were owed. The employees filed a lawsuit (called "Stephenson I") alleging wage theft by their employer. The court approved a settlement agreement in July 2023, meaning the company agreed to pay the workers what they owed without admitting wrongdoing. However, the company has failed to make the required payment installments under this settlement agreement. Because the employer broke the payment terms, the workers had to file a second lawsuit ("Stephenson II") to force the company to honor the settlement and pursue additional claims related to fraudulent money transfers. **What this means for workers:** Even when you win a wage theft case and reach a settlement, getting paid isn't always guaranteed. Employers sometimes agree to settlements they can't or won't honor. If this happens to you, you may need to go back to court to enforce the agreement. This case shows the importance of having legal representation to ensure settlements are actually paid, and that there may be additional legal remedies available when employers try to avoid their obligations.