Restrepo v. Fratelli Italiani LLC
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
- consent decree
- State
- New York
- Circuit
- Second Circuit
Related Laws
No specific laws identified for this ruling.
Claim Types
Outcome
The parties settled a FLSA and New York Labor Law wage claim. The court approved the settlement agreement whereby defendants agreed to pay plaintiff $10,470.53 in damages, $5,235.20 in attorneys' fees, and $544.20 in costs.
What This Ruling Means
Restrepo v. Fratelli Italiani LLC - Case Summary
What Happened
A worker named Restrepo filed a lawsuit against Fratelli Italiani LLC, a restaurant, claiming the company failed to pay wages owed. The case involved violations of both federal wage laws and New York state labor laws.
What the Court Decided
The parties reached a settlement agreement before trial. The employer agreed to pay Restrepo $10,470.53 in damages for unpaid wages. Additionally, the company paid $5,235.20 to cover Restrepo's attorney's fees and $544.20 in court costs. A federal judge in New York approved this settlement.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case demonstrates that workers can successfully challenge employers who withhold pay. When wage theft occurs, workers have legal options—they can sue and potentially recover lost wages plus attorney fees. The settlement also shows that courts take these violations seriously enough to require employers to reimburse legal costs. If you believe an employer owes you unpaid wages, this ruling illustrates that the legal system can provide recourse and compensation.
This summary was generated to explain the ruling in plain English and is not legal advice.
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