Bolivar Guzman v. Toys Outlet Inc.
Case Details
- Nature of Suit — the legal category of the dispute
- 710 Labor: Fair Standards
- Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
- Unknown
- Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
- consent decree
- State
- New York
- Circuit
- Second Circuit
Related Laws
No specific laws identified for this ruling.
Claim Types
Outcome
The parties settled a Fair Labor Standards Act wage-and-hour case for a total of $12,000, with the settlement approved by the court as fair and reasonable. The case was dismissed with prejudice.
What This Ruling Means
Guzman v. Toys Outlet Inc. - Plain English Summary
What Happened
Bolivar Guzman filed a lawsuit against Toys Outlet Inc., claiming the company failed to pay him wages he was owed. The case involved violations of federal wage-and-hour laws that protect workers' right to fair payment for their labor.
What the Court Decided
Rather than go to trial, the two sides reached an agreement. Toys Outlet Inc. agreed to pay Guzman $12,000 to settle the dispute. A judge reviewed the settlement and approved it as fair and reasonable. The case was then closed permanently, meaning it cannot be reopened.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case demonstrates that wage theft—when employers don't pay workers properly—can result in compensation through the courts. Workers who believe their employer has withheld pay should know they have legal options. Settlement outcomes like this one show that even without going to trial, workers can recover money owed to them. If you suspect wage violations, consider documenting your hours and speaking with an employment attorney about your rights.
This summary was generated to explain the ruling in plain English and is not legal advice.
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