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Maldonado v. Taverna Kyclades 1st Ave

S.D.N.Y.October 6, 2021No. 1:20-cv-06850
Plaintiff WinTaverna Kyclades, Inc.$278,546.78 awarded
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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
default judgment

Related Laws

No specific laws identified for this ruling.

Claim Types

Wage Theft

Outcome

Default judgment entered in favor of three named plaintiffs and the class they represent against restaurant defendants for violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and New York Labor Law. Plaintiffs awarded approximately $278,546.78 in unpaid wages, liquidated damages, prejudgment interest, attorneys' fees, and costs.

What This Ruling Means

**Maldonado v. Taverna Kyclades 1st Ave: Wage Theft Claims** This case involved a worker named Maldonado who sued Taverna Kyclades 1st Ave, a restaurant, for allegedly violating federal wage laws. The employee filed claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which is the federal law that sets minimum wage and overtime requirements. This suggests the worker believed the restaurant failed to pay proper wages, likely involving unpaid overtime, minimum wage violations, or other compensation issues. Unfortunately, the court documents available don't provide enough information to determine how the case was resolved or what the judge decided. The case was filed in federal court in New York in October 2021, but the outcome remains unclear from the available records. **What This Means for Workers:** This case highlights that restaurant workers have legal options when employers don't follow wage laws. The Fair Labor Standards Act protects workers' right to receive proper pay, including minimum wage and overtime compensation. Even when specific case outcomes aren't known, the fact that workers can file federal lawsuits demonstrates that legal remedies exist for wage theft. Restaurant employees facing similar pay issues should know they have federal protections and potential legal recourse available.

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