Borelli v. Black Diamond Aggregates, 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
- consent decree
- State
- California
- Circuit
- Ninth Circuit
Related Laws
No specific laws identified for this ruling.
Claim Types
Outcome
Former employees of Black Diamond Aggregates settled wage and hour claims for $340,000 gross ($169,300 net after fees, costs, taxes, and LWDA payment). The court granted preliminary approval of the class and collective action settlement covering 85 drivers with claims for unpaid minimum wages, withheld rest breaks, and meal break violations.
What This Ruling Means
Borelli v. Black Diamond Aggregates, Inc.
What Happened
A group of 85 truck drivers who worked for Black Diamond Aggregates claimed the company failed to pay them properly. Specifically, the drivers said they were not paid minimum wage, and the company didn't provide required rest breaks and meal breaks during their shifts.
What the Court Decided
The court approved a settlement agreement requiring Black Diamond Aggregates to pay $340,000 to compensate the affected drivers. After legal fees, costs, and taxes, the drivers received approximately $169,300 total to split among themselves.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that employees can take action when employers violate wage and break laws, even as a group. The settlement sends a message that companies cannot ignore legal requirements around minimum wage and break times without facing financial consequences. Workers who believe they haven't been paid fairly or denied proper breaks have legal protections and potential remedies available to them.
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