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Plaintiff obtained default judgment against defendant employer for $80,905.68 plus post-judgment interest in FLSA and NYLL wage/hour claims. Current order denies plaintiff's post-judgment motions to compel IRS subpoena and bank levy without prejudice.
Black v. 7714 Entertainment, Corp. – Court Ruling Summary
What Happened
An employee named Black sued 7714 Entertainment, Corp., claiming the company failed to pay wages properly and violated federal and New York wage laws. The employer did not adequately respond to the lawsuit in court.
What the Court Decided
The court ruled in Black's favor by default judgment, ordering the company to pay $80,905.68 in damages plus additional interest. The court also denied the plaintiff's requests to collect money through IRS records and bank levies, though it left open the possibility of pursuing these methods later.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case reinforces that employers cannot ignore wage theft allegations. When companies fail to properly defend themselves in court, workers can win significant financial recovery. The ruling sends a message that wage violations—failing to pay workers what they earned—have real consequences. Workers who believe their employer owes them unpaid wages have legal tools available to recover that money, even when collecting damages proves challenging.
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