Pena v. NB Network Solutions Inc.
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 court approved a settlement agreement whereby the defendant agreed to pay $290,000 to resolve FLSA and New York Labor Law wage-and-hour claims brought by the named and opt-in plaintiffs. The settlement was approved as fair and reasonable, with plaintiffs receiving $188,895.72 after attorney's fees and costs.
What This Ruling Means
Pena v. NB Network Solutions Inc.
What Happened
An employee named Pena sued NB Network Solutions Inc., claiming the company failed to pay workers proper wages. The lawsuit involved violations of federal wage laws and New York state labor regulations, allegations that the employer didn't follow rules about how much workers should be paid.
What the Court Decided
A federal court in New York approved a settlement in May 2020 where the company agreed to pay $290,000 to resolve the wage dispute. After paying attorney fees and court costs, workers received approximately $188,895.72 total. The judge determined this settlement was fair and reasonable for both sides.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case demonstrates that employees can successfully challenge wage theft in court. When companies violate wage laws, workers have legal options to recover unpaid money. Even though the full settlement amount went partially to lawyers, employees still recovered substantial compensation. The ruling reinforces that employers must follow wage-and-hour laws, and workers can hold them accountable.
This summary was generated to explain the ruling in plain English and is not legal advice.
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