Ortiz Ochoa v. Prince Deli Grocery Corp.

**Wage Theft Case Against Deli Owner** This case involved a worker named Ortiz Ochoa who sued Prince Deli Grocery Corp for wage theft and violations of federal wage and hour laws. Ochoa claimed the deli owner failed to pay proper wages as required under the Fair Labor Standards Act, which sets minimum wage and overtime rules for most workers in the United States. The court records show this was a dispute over unpaid wages, but the specific outcome of the case is not available in the public documents. No damage amounts were reported, which could mean the case was settled out of court, dismissed, or is still pending. **What This Means for Workers:** This case highlights how workers can use federal labor laws to fight wage theft. The Fair Labor Standards Act gives employees the right to receive at least minimum wage and overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours per week. Workers who believe their employer has violated these rules can file lawsuits to recover unpaid wages. Even small businesses like delis and grocery stores must follow these federal wage laws, and workers have legal options when employers fail to pay what they owe.