Flores Galloso v. 3821 Food Corp.
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
Parties reached a settlement agreement resolving plaintiff's Fair Labor Standards Act and New York Labor Law claims. The court approved a $25,000 settlement, with $8,333.33 reserved for attorney's fees, and dismissed the action with prejudice.
What This Ruling Means
Flores Galloso v. 3821 Food Corp.
What Happened
A worker named Flores Galloso filed a lawsuit against 3821 Food Corp., claiming the company improperly withheld wages. The case involved violations of federal wage laws and New York state employment rules that protect worker pay.
What the Court Decided
The parties reached a settlement agreement instead of going to trial. The court approved a $25,000 settlement. After attorney's fees were paid, the worker received $16,666.67 in damages to compensate for lost wages. The case was dismissed, meaning it will not be reopened.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case demonstrates that workers can successfully challenge wage theft in court. Even when cases settle rather than go to full trial, workers can recover money they were owed. The settlement shows that employers may face financial consequences for wage violations. If you believe your employer has withheld your wages illegally, you have rights under both federal and New York law to seek compensation for unpaid money.
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