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TURENTINE v. AMERICAN GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

S.D. Ind.February 4, 2020No. 1:19-cv-01753
Plaintiff WinAmerican Global Management, LLC$2,307.39 awarded
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Case Details

Nature of Suit — the legal category of the dispute
710 Labor: Fair Standards
Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Unknown
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
default judgment
State
Indiana

Related Laws

No specific laws identified for this ruling.

Claim Types

Wage Theft

Outcome

Plaintiff prevailed on motion for default judgment against defendants for failure to pay minimum wage and overtime under FLSA and Indiana Wage Payment Statute. Court awarded damages, liquidated damages, attorney's fees, costs, and interest.

What This Ruling Means

**Turentine v. American Global Management: Wage and Hour Dispute** This case involved a worker named Turentine who sued American Global Management, LLC over wage and hour violations. Turentine claimed the company failed to pay wages properly and violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which is the federal law that sets rules for minimum wage, overtime pay, and other workplace payment requirements. The court documents don't provide details about what the court ultimately decided in this case or whether Turentine won or lost the lawsuit. The case was filed in 2020, and no damage amounts were reported in the available information. **What This Means for Workers:** Even without knowing the outcome, this case highlights important worker rights under federal law. The Fair Labor Standards Act protects employees by requiring employers to pay at least minimum wage and overtime pay (time-and-a-half) for hours worked over 40 in a week. Workers have the right to file lawsuits when employers violate these rules. If you believe your employer isn't paying you correctly—whether it's unpaid wages, missed overtime, or below minimum wage—you may have legal options. Keep detailed records of your hours worked and pay received, as this documentation can be crucial if you need to pursue a wage claim.

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