Trinidad v. 62 Realty, LLC
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
- State
- New York
- Circuit
- Second Circuit
Related Laws
No specific laws identified for this ruling.
Claim Types
Outcome
Plaintiffs settled their unpaid wages claims under federal and state law. The court approved the settlement and awarded plaintiffs $63,569.38 in attorney's fees and $3,832.99 in costs, for a total of $67,402.37 plus post-judgment interest.
What This Ruling Means
Trinidad v. 62 Realty, LLC: Settlement Summary
What Happened
Workers employed by 62 Realty, LLC filed a lawsuit claiming the company failed to pay them wages they were owed. The case involved violations of both federal and state wage and hour laws.
What the Court Decided
The company and workers reached a settlement agreement, which the court approved in November 2023. The workers received a total of $67,402.37, which included money for unpaid wages, attorney fees ($63,569.38), and court costs ($3,832.99). The workers are also entitled to additional interest that continues to grow after the judgment.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case demonstrates that workers have legal protections against wage theft—when employers withhold pay employees have earned. Companies cannot simply keep workers' wages without consequences. If workers believe they're owed money, they can file lawsuits and potentially recover not only their unpaid wages but also attorney fees and costs. This makes it financially worthwhile for workers to pursue claims, even for smaller amounts, since the company must cover legal expenses.
This summary was generated to explain the ruling in plain English and is not legal advice.
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