Morales Miranda v. Astoria Provisions, LLC
Case Details
- Nature of Suit — the legal category of the dispute
- Labor: Fair Standards
- Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
- Unknown
- Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
- default judgment
- State
- New York
- Circuit
- Second Circuit
Related Laws
No specific laws identified for this ruling.
Claim Types
Outcome
Plaintiff obtained default judgment against employer for violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and New York Labor Law, including unpaid overtime wages, liquidated damages, and statutory damages for wage notice and wage statement violations.
What This Ruling Means
Court Ruling Summary: Morales Miranda v. Astoria Provisions, LLC
What Happened
Morales Miranda filed a lawsuit against Astoria Provisions, LLC, claiming the employer failed to pay wages owed to him. Specifically, he alleged the company did not pay overtime wages he had earned and violated laws requiring proper wage notices and pay statements.
What the Court Decided
The court ruled in favor of Morales Miranda and ordered Astoria Provisions to pay him $18,755.56 in damages. This amount covered unpaid overtime wages plus additional penalties. The employer did not successfully contest the claims.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling reinforces that employers must pay workers for all hours worked, including overtime. Companies must also provide clear, accurate pay statements and wage information. Workers who believe they haven't been paid correctly have legal remedies available. If an employer fails to respond to a lawsuit, courts can still order them to pay damages. This case sends a message that wage theft—intentionally or negligently withholding earned wages—carries real financial consequences for employers.
This summary was generated to explain the ruling in plain English and is not legal advice.
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