Francis v. Supreme Touch Home Health Services Corp
Case Details
- Nature of Suit — the legal category of the dispute
- 710 Labor: Fair Standards
- Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
- Unknown
- Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
- settlement
- State
- Ohio
- Circuit
- Sixth Circuit
Related Laws
No specific laws identified for this ruling.
Claim Types
Outcome
Plaintiff settled her FLSA and Ohio wage-and-hour claims for $21,000 total ($11,000 to plaintiff, $10,000 initially for attorney fees). Court approved settlement as fair and reasonable, and awarded $8,994 in attorney fees (42% of settlement fund), with the remaining $1,006 going to plaintiff for total recovery of $12,006.
What This Ruling Means
Francis v. Supreme Touch Home Health Services Corp.
What Happened
Francis filed a lawsuit against Supreme Touch Home Health Services Corp., claiming the company violated federal and Ohio wage laws by not paying her properly for her work. She alleged wage theft—meaning the employer failed to pay wages owed to her.
What the Court Decided
The case was settled rather than decided at trial. The company agreed to pay $21,000 total to resolve the dispute. Francis received $12,006 in compensation ($11,000 in damages plus her share of attorney fees). The court approved this settlement, finding it fair and reasonable for both sides.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that wage theft claims can succeed and result in real compensation. If you believe your employer hasn't paid you correctly, you may have legal options. Workers can pursue claims under federal wage laws (FLSA) and state laws. Even when cases don't go to trial, settlements can recover unpaid wages. If you're considering such a claim, an attorney can help evaluate whether you have a valid case.
This summary was generated to explain the ruling in plain English and is not legal advice.
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