DAMIANA ROSARIO AS ADMINISTRATRIX FOR THE ESTATE OF JOSEFINA BENITEZ, ZION BRERETON, ALICIA LEARMONT, JAMES CHOI AND ANDREYA CRAWFORD, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. Valentino U.S.A., Inc.

**Valentino Workers Sue Over Family Leave Violations** This case involves a group of current and former Valentino U.S.A. employees who filed a class action lawsuit against the luxury fashion company for allegedly violating the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The workers, led by several plaintiffs including Damiana Rosario (representing a deceased employee's estate), Zion Brereton, Alicia Learmont, James Choi, and Andreya Crawford, claimed that Valentino improperly denied or interfered with their rights to take protected family and medical leave. The FMLA guarantees eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for serious health conditions, caring for family members, or bonding with new children. The workers alleged that Valentino failed to properly honor these rights across multiple employees in similar situations. The court outcome for this case is not yet available, as it was filed in September 2021 and may still be pending or settled. **What This Means for Workers:** This case highlights that employees can band together to challenge employers who systematically violate FMLA rights. If you believe your employer has denied you proper family or medical leave, you may have legal protections. Large companies aren't immune from FMLA requirements, and workers can seek collective action when violations affect multiple people.