Johnson v. Pick 6 Tahoe LLC
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
The court approved a stipulated settlement whereby defendant Pick 6 Tahoe LLC agreed to pay plaintiff Kevin Johnson $6,000 in 36 monthly installments for Fair Labor Standards Act violations, with total liability of up to $16,976.06 if defendant defaults.
What This Ruling Means
Johnson v. Pick 6 Tahoe LLC Settlement Summary
What Happened
Kevin Johnson filed a wage theft lawsuit against his employer, Pick 6 Tahoe LLC, claiming the company violated federal wage laws. The case alleged the employer failed to pay Johnson properly under the Fair Labor Standards Act, which sets minimum wage and overtime requirements.
What the Court Decided
Rather than go to trial, the court approved a settlement agreement. Pick 6 Tahoe LLC agreed to pay Johnson $6,000 in monthly installments over three years. If the employer fails to make these payments, the total liability could increase to $16,976.06, meaning the worker could recover additional money for the violations.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that employees can successfully challenge wage theft. Even when cases settle rather than proceed to trial, workers can recover compensation for unpaid wages. The settlement structure with potential penalties for non-payment demonstrates courts take wage violations seriously and create consequences if employers don't comply with payment obligations.
This summary was generated to explain the ruling in plain English and is not legal advice.
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