Wang v. CLL Brothers, 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
Court approved settlement of FLSA and NYLL wage-and-hour claims for $50,000, allocating $33,063.67 to plaintiff and $16,531.83 in attorney's fees plus $404.50 in expenses.
What This Ruling Means
Wang v. CLL Brothers, Inc. Settlement Summary
What Happened
Wang filed a lawsuit against CLL Brothers, Inc., claiming the company failed to pay wages properly. The case involved violations of federal and New York State wage and hour laws—rules that protect workers' rights to fair payment for their work.
What the Court Decided
A federal judge in New York approved a settlement agreement requiring CLL Brothers to pay $50,000. Wang received $33,063.67 directly. The remaining funds covered attorney's fees ($16,531.83) and court costs ($404.50) for pursuing the case.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that courts take wage theft seriously. When employers don't pay workers properly, they can face financial consequences even if the case never goes to trial. The settlement demonstrates that workers have legal tools to recover unpaid wages. If you believe your employer isn't paying you correctly, consulting with an employment lawyer about your rights is worth considering. Documentation of your hours and pay is important evidence.
This summary was generated to explain the ruling in plain English and is not legal advice.
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