Coronado Jr. v. Flowers Food, Inc.
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
- consent decree
- State
- New Mexico
- Circuit
- Tenth Circuit
Related Laws
No specific laws identified for this ruling.
Claim Types
Outcome
Court approved a Fair Labor Standards Act collective action settlement in which Flowers Foods agreed to pay $137,500 total, with $81,000 to be divided among nine plaintiffs for overtime compensation after deductions for attorney fees and costs.
What This Ruling Means
Coronado Jr. v. Flowers Food, Inc.
What Happened
Workers at Flowers Foods, Inc. sued the company, claiming they were not properly paid for overtime work. Nine employees brought the case together, arguing the company violated federal wage laws by failing to compensate them fairly for hours worked beyond their regular schedules.
What the Court Decided
The court approved a settlement requiring Flowers Foods to pay $137,500 total. Of this amount, $81,000 went directly to the nine workers after paying for legal fees and court costs. This means each worker received compensation for the unpaid overtime they claimed.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that employees can successfully challenge companies over unpaid wages. When workers band together in a group lawsuit, they can recover money owed to them. The settlement serves as a reminder that employers must follow federal overtime laws, and workers have legal options if they believe they've been underpaid. If you think you haven't been paid fairly for overtime, it may be worth exploring your rights.
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