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The court granted plaintiff's motion to bar third party Nicholas & Associates from transferring assets to defendant KMC Masonry without first satisfying the $279,725 default judgment. The court extended the lien on any funds that may become due to KMC from the pending Kane County action.
Court Rules Against Masonry Company for Unpaid Worker Benefits
What Happened
A workers' pension fund sued KMC Masonry, LLC, alleging the company failed to pay required contributions to workers' retirement accounts. This is a form of wage theft—keeping money that should go to worker benefits.
What the Court Decided
The court found KMC Masonry guilty and ordered the company to pay $279,725 in damages to the pension fund. The judge also blocked a related company, Nicholas & Associates, from transferring any money to KMC Masonry until this debt was paid. The court placed a lien on any future payments KMC might receive, ensuring the judgment would be satisfied.
Why This Matters
This case shows courts will enforce pension contribution requirements and prevent companies from hiding assets to avoid paying workers what they owe. If an employer fails to contribute to your retirement plan as required, you have legal protections. The ruling demonstrates that courts will track down money owed to workers through multiple companies and take aggressive steps to recover it.
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