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Plaintiff prevailed on FLSA wage and hour claims after default judgment on liability. Court awarded statutory damages of $10,000 and attorneys' fees and costs of $3,300, for a total of $13,300.
Hernandez v. Manhattan Laundry Centers Inc.
What Happened
Hernandez worked at Manhattan Laundry Centers Inc. and claimed the company failed to pay him the wages he was legally owed. This is called wage theft. Hernandez filed a lawsuit under federal wage and hour laws that require employers to pay workers fairly for all hours worked.
What the Court Decided
The court sided with Hernandez. Manhattan Laundry Centers Inc. did not adequately defend itself in the case, and the judge found the company liable for wage violations. The court ordered the company to pay Hernandez $10,000 in damages for unpaid wages, plus an additional $3,300 to cover his attorney's fees and court costs, totaling $13,300.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that workers have legal protections against wage theft. When employers don't pay workers properly, courts can require them to compensate employees and cover legal fees. This decision reinforces that workers can successfully challenge wage violations and recover what they're owed, even against businesses that ignore legal claims.
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