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The court granted plaintiff's motion to dismiss defendant's counterclaims for lack of subject matter jurisdiction (faithless servant and tortious interference) and failure to state a claim (tortious interference and malicious prosecution). Plaintiff's underlying FLSA and state wage-and-hour claims remain pending.
Cicek v. Green Station Auto Services Inc.
What Happened
A worker filed a lawsuit against Green Station Auto Services Inc., claiming the company failed to pay wages properly (wage theft) and wrongfully fired them. The employer fought back by filing counter-claims against the worker, accusing them of disloyalty and interfering with the business.
What the Court Decided
The court rejected the employer's counter-claims, finding they had no legal basis. The judge ruled the employer couldn't sue the worker using those particular legal arguments. However, the worker's original claims about unpaid wages and wrongful termination are still alive and moving forward in the case.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling protects workers from employers using counter-suits to intimidate or discourage them from pursuing wage claims. The decision allows the worker's underlying case about unpaid wages to proceed without distraction. It signals that courts will dismiss employer counter-attacks that lack legitimate legal grounds, making it safer for workers to stand up for their pay.
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