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Court approved a settlement agreement resolving plaintiff's FLSA, Maryland wage and hour, and wage payment claims. Plaintiff received $3,600 in unpaid overtime wages, $3,600 in liquidated damages, and her attorneys received $5,963.76 in fees and $1,836.24 in costs.
Sibrian v. Superior Auto Detailing, LLC Settlement Summary
What Happened
Sibrian worked at Superior Auto Detailing and claimed the company failed to pay her overtime wages that she was legally owed. She filed a lawsuit alleging wage theft under federal and Maryland state labor laws.
What the Court Decided
The court approved a settlement agreement where Superior Auto Detailing agreed to pay Sibrian $7,200 in total compensation. This included $3,600 for unpaid overtime wages she actually earned and an additional $3,600 in damages. The company also paid $7,800 toward her legal costs and attorney fees.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case demonstrates that workers have legal protections against wage theft, and courts will enforce them. If your employer fails to pay overtime or regular wages, you have the right to take legal action. The settlement shows courts take these violations seriously by awarding not just unpaid wages, but additional damages as punishment. If you believe your employer owes you unpaid wages, you can pursue a claim similar to this one.
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