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The court granted plaintiff's motion to enforce a FLSA settlement agreement, ordering defendants to comply with payment installments totaling $10,356.63. The court denied plaintiff's request for additional attorney's fees.
Amaya Diaz v. Pho Eatery, Inc.
What Happened
Amaya Diaz worked for Pho Eatery, Inc. and claimed the restaurant failed to pay her wages she had legally earned. This is called wage theft. Diaz and the restaurant reached a settlement agreement to resolve the dispute, where the restaurant agreed to pay her money owed.
What the Court Decided
In October 2019, the court sided with Diaz. The judge ordered Pho Eatery to pay her $10,356.63 in damages through scheduled installment payments. The court enforced the settlement agreement to ensure the restaurant would actually pay what it promised. However, the judge denied Diaz's request for additional attorney's fees beyond what was already agreed upon.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that when employers underpay workers, those workers can take legal action to recover lost wages. Even after a settlement agreement is reached, courts will enforce payment if employers don't follow through. Workers who believe they've been cheated out of wages have legal remedies available to them.
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