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De La Cruz v. Manhattan Parking Group LLC d/b/a Manhattan Parking Group

S.D.N.Y.July 12, 2022No. 1:20-cv-00977
SettlementManhattan Parking Group LLC$1,200,000 awarded
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Case Details

Nature of Suit — the legal category of the dispute
Labor: Fair Standards
Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Unknown
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
consent decree

Related Laws

No specific laws identified for this ruling.

Claim Types

Wage Theft

Outcome

Wage-and-hour class action settled for $1.2 million benefiting approximately 1,600 parking attendants and cashiers. Court approved $300,000 in attorneys' fees and $6,360.74 in expenses to class counsel out of the gross settlement fund.

What This Ruling Means

**Parking Company Worker Claims Wage Violations** This case involved a worker named De La Cruz who sued Manhattan Parking Group LLC, claiming the company violated federal wage and hour laws. The worker alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which sets rules for minimum wage, overtime pay, and other workplace protections. The Fair Labor Standards Act requires employers to pay workers at least minimum wage for all hours worked and overtime pay (time-and-a-half) for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Workers in various industries, including parking services, are typically covered by these protections. **The Court's Decision:** The specific outcome of this case is not available in the public records, so it's unclear whether the court ruled in favor of the worker or the employer. **What This Means for Workers:** This case highlights that workers in the parking industry, like those in other service sectors, have rights under federal wage laws. If you believe your employer isn't paying you properly for regular hours or overtime, you may be able to file a complaint or lawsuit under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Keep detailed records of your work hours and pay to protect yourself.

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