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Court approved a $2.95 million class action settlement of overtime compensation claims under the Kentucky Wage and Hour Act. The settlement covers 428 current and former flight nurses, paramedics, and pilots employed by Air Evac EMS from October 2013 to July 2019, with $750,000 approved for attorney's fees.
Peck v. Air Evac EMS, Inc. - Settlement Summary
What Happened
Flight nurses, paramedics, and pilots who worked for Air Evac EMS filed a lawsuit claiming the company failed to pay them properly for overtime work. Approximately 428 current and former employees said they were owed overtime compensation that the company did not provide between October 2013 and July 2019.
What the Court Decided
The court approved a settlement requiring Air Evac EMS to pay $2.95 million to compensate the workers for unpaid overtime. The company's legal costs totaled $750,000 in attorney's fees. This was a class action settlement, meaning all eligible workers covered by the case could receive compensation.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that employers cannot ignore overtime pay requirements without facing serious financial consequences. Workers who believe they've been underpaid for overtime hours have legal options to recover what they're owed. The large settlement amount demonstrates that courts take wage theft seriously and will hold companies accountable for breaking wage laws.
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