Basurto v. Tacos El Paisa 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
The court approved a settlement agreement in this FLSA wage-and-hour case, awarding plaintiff $7,500 inclusive of attorney's fees and costs. The settlement amount exceeded plaintiff's expected back-wage recovery of $7,065, and the court found the terms fair and reasonable under FLSA settlement approval standards.
What This Ruling Means
Basurto v. Tacos El Paisa Inc. - Case Summary
What Happened
An employee filed a lawsuit against Tacos El Paisa Inc., claiming the restaurant failed to pay wages owed. The case involved violations of federal wage-and-hour laws that protect workers' rights to fair pay.
What the Court Decided
The case was settled, meaning both sides agreed to resolve the dispute without a full trial. The court approved the settlement agreement and awarded the employee $7,500. This amount covered the unpaid wages the employee was owed (about $7,065) plus attorney's fees and legal costs. The judge reviewed the settlement and determined the terms were fair and reasonable.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that courts will hold employers accountable for wage theft—keeping money that rightfully belongs to employees. If you believe your employer hasn't paid you correctly, you have legal options. Settlement cases like this demonstrate that workers can recover unpaid wages through the court system. If you experience similar issues, consulting with an employment attorney about your rights is worth considering.
This summary was generated to explain the ruling in plain English and is not legal advice.
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