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The court granted the Department of Labor's motion to dismiss both counterclaims (Bivens and FOIA claims) brought by defendants because the counterclaims were procedurally defective—they were asserted against new parties (the Department of Labor and Veronica Villamor) rather than the original plaintiff (Acting Secretary Julie A. Su), violating Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 13.
Su v. SL One Global, Inc. – Summary
What Happened
An employee filed a wage theft complaint against SL One Global, Inc., claiming the company failed to pay proper wages. The company filed two counterclaims against the government agency handling the case—the Department of Labor and a specific official—rather than against the original plaintiff in the case.
What the Court Decided
The court dismissed the company's counterclaims because they violated procedural rules. When a defendant wants to respond to allegations in a lawsuit, any counterargument must be directed at the person who sued them—in this case, the government official acting on behalf of the plaintiff. The company incorrectly named different parties, making their counterclaims procedurally defective and invalid.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling reinforces that procedural rules exist to keep lawsuits orderly and fair. While the court didn't address the underlying wage theft claim itself in this excerpt, the decision ensures that companies cannot use technical maneuvers to distract from or derail wage theft cases. Workers filing complaints should understand that courts take proper procedures seriously.
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