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The parties settled a Fair Labor Standards Act collective action alleging unpaid overtime wages. The court approved a $44,000 settlement providing 61 employees with individual payments totaling $24,132.34 (representing 100% of alleged damages plus approximately 44% in liquidated damages), plus attorney fees of $15,066.67 and settlement administration costs.
Yorba v. Barrington School, LLC Settlement Summary
What Happened
Sixty-one employees at Barrington School, LLC claimed the company failed to pay them for overtime work. The workers filed a group lawsuit under federal wage and hour laws, seeking compensation for unpaid hours worked beyond their regular schedules.
What the Court Decided
The company and employees agreed to settle the dispute for $44,000. The workers received $24,132.34 total, which fully covered their unpaid wages plus additional compensation. The company also paid $15,066.67 for the workers' legal fees and $4,801 in settlement costs.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case demonstrates that employees can successfully challenge wage theft through group lawsuits. Even when companies don't admit wrongdoing, courts can force them to pay what workers are owed. The settlement shows that federal overtime laws have real teeth—companies that violate them face financial consequences. If you believe your employer hasn't paid you for all hours worked, you may have similar legal rights to recover those wages.
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