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Plaintiff obtained default judgment against defendants for Fair Labor Standards Act violations including failure to pay minimum wage and overtime. Court awarded $21,805.70 in damages plus equal liquidated damages, $10,690 in attorneys' fees, and $583.40 in costs, for total judgment of $54,884.80.
Saaba v. Deshi Senior Center, LLC
What Happened
A worker named Saaba sued Deshi Senior Center, LLC for not paying proper wages. The case involved two main problems: the employer failed to pay minimum wage and didn't pay overtime when the worker worked extra hours.
What the Court Decided
The court ruled in favor of the worker. Because the employer didn't respond to the lawsuit, the judge entered a default judgment—essentially deciding the case against the employer by default. The court ordered the senior center to pay $54,884.80 in total damages. This included $21,805.70 for unpaid wages, an additional equal amount as a penalty for violating wage laws, nearly $11,000 to cover the worker's legal fees, and court costs.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that courts take wage theft seriously and will punish employers who fail to pay workers properly. Workers can recover not just their lost wages but also penalties and legal fees. If your employer isn't paying you minimum wage or overtime, you have legal options to recover what you're owed.
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