Pena v. Super Economic One Way Supermarket Corp.
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 Genaro Pena obtained a default judgment against Super Economic One Way Supermarket Corp. and Eduardo Leonardo for violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and New York Labor Law, resulting in a total award of $210,437.16 including back pay, liquidated damages, attorneys' fees, and costs.
What This Ruling Means
Court Rules in Favor of Worker in Wage Theft Case
What Happened
Genaro Pena worked at Super Economic One Way Supermarket Corp. and sued his employer and manager Eduardo Leonardo, claiming he was not paid all wages owed to him and was wrongfully fired. These are serious violations of federal and New York state labor laws that protect workers' right to fair compensation.
What the Court Decided
The court sided completely with Pena, awarding him $210,437.16 in total damages. This money includes back pay he never received, additional damages to punish the illegal conduct, and payment for his legal fees and court costs.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that courts take wage theft seriously and will hold employers accountable. Workers who aren't paid fairly or are fired in retaliation have legal protections. If you believe your employer has violated your pay rights, you may be entitled to recover lost wages plus additional compensation. Consulting with an employment attorney about your situation is a good first step.
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