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Court rejected preliminary settlement submission in FLSA collective action, requiring plaintiffs to provide either sworn declarations of opt-in plaintiff consent or a settlement agreement signed by all opt-in plaintiffs by March 22, 2022.
Cruz Morel v. Green Castle A Mgmt Corp.
What Happened
Workers sued Green Castle A Mgmt Corp., claiming the company failed to pay them proper wages. This was a group lawsuit where multiple employees joined together to pursue their claim under federal wage and hour laws.
What the Court Decided
The court rejected the company's early settlement proposal. The judge ruled that before accepting any settlement agreement, the company had to provide clear proof that all workers involved in the lawsuit had actually agreed to it. The court set a deadline of March 22, 2022, for the company to submit either written statements from each worker confirming their agreement or a document signed by every participating worker.
Why This Matters for Workers
This decision protects workers in group wage lawsuits by requiring companies to prove that workers genuinely consented to any settlement deal. The court prevented the company from settling the case without getting explicit agreement from all affected employees. This helps ensure workers aren't bound by settlements they didn't approve, and that their individual claims receive proper attention.
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