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Class action settlement approved for $30,000 covering wage and hour violations under New York Labor Law. Plaintiff received $1,500 service award and class counsel received $10,000 in attorney's fees and $5,000 in costs from the settlement fund.
Nordhaus v. Reichenbach Restaurant Group Settlement Summary
What Happened
Restaurant workers employed by Reichenbach Restaurant Group claimed they were not paid all the wages they earned, a practice known as wage theft. The case grew into a class action lawsuit, meaning multiple workers joined together to pursue the claim.
The Court's Decision
A federal court in New York approved a settlement worth $30,000 to compensate the affected workers. The lead plaintiff, Nordhaus, received an additional $1,500 award for representing the group. Attorneys handling the case received $10,000 in fees and $5,000 to cover expenses from the settlement fund.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case demonstrates that workers can band together to challenge wage violations and recover lost pay. Even when amounts per person may be modest, class action settlements provide a way for employees to hold employers accountable without pursuing individual lawsuits. The case reinforces that New York labor laws protect workers' right to full payment for work performed.
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