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Plaintiff Stanislawa Animucka settled her Fair Labor Standards Act and New York Labor Law claims for wage theft against defendants Rubin Singer and Alik Singer for $30,000 total ($19,155 to plaintiff after attorney fees). The court approved the settlement as fair and reasonable, representing approximately 17.5% of plaintiff's maximum potential recovery of $171,824.
Animucka v. Singer: Wage Theft Settlement
What Happened
Stanislawa Animucka sued her employers, Rubin Singer and Alik Singer, claiming they failed to pay her wages owed under federal and New York state labor laws. The case was filed in federal court in 2022.
What the Court Decided
The parties reached a settlement agreement. The employers agreed to pay $30,000 to resolve the wage theft claims. After attorney fees were deducted, Animucka received $19,155. A judge reviewed the settlement and approved it as fair and reasonable.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that workers who believe their employer has stolen wages have legal options. Even when a settlement is smaller than the maximum possible recovery (this one was about 17.5% of what Animucka could have potentially won at trial), it still provides compensation. The court's approval of this settlement demonstrates that employers can be held accountable for wage theft violations, and workers can recover money owed to them through the legal system.
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