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International Union of Painters & Allied Trades, District Council No. 4 v. J.A.C. Glazing, Inc.

W.D.N.Y.July 11, 2022No. 1:19-cv-01136
Plaintiff WinJ.A.C. Glazing, Inc.$71,793.13 awarded
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Case Details

Nature of Suit — the legal category of the dispute
Labor: Labor/Mgt. Relations
Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Unknown
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
default judgment

Related Laws

No specific laws identified for this ruling.

Claim Types

Wage Theft

Outcome

The court granted the union plaintiffs' motion for default judgment, awarding $71,793.13 in delinquent fringe benefit contributions, interest, attorney's fees, and liquidated damages against the employer for failure to remit required contributions. The court also ordered the employer to submit to an audit of its books and records.

What This Ruling Means

**Union vs. Glazing Company Labor Dispute** This case involved a labor dispute between the International Union of Painters & Allied Trades, District Council No. 4 and J.A.C. Glazing, Inc. The union filed a lawsuit against the glazing company in July 2022, though the specific details of their disagreement are not available in the court records provided. The court's decision in this case is not yet known, as the outcome details were not included in the available information. No damages were reported, suggesting this may have involved workplace policy disputes, contract disagreements, or other labor-management issues rather than monetary claims. **What This Means for Workers:** Labor-management disputes like this one highlight the ongoing tensions that can arise between unions and employers. These cases typically involve issues like working conditions, wages, benefits, or contract interpretations. When unions take legal action against employers, it demonstrates how collective bargaining and legal processes can be used to address workplace concerns. For union members, these cases show that their representatives are willing to pursue legal remedies when negotiations fail. Even without knowing the specific outcome, this case reflects the broader landscape of labor relations and workers' rights to organize and seek legal recourse.

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