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Plaintiff Leanna Johnson settled her Fair Labor Standards Act claim for unpaid overtime wages against Consolidated Resources Health Care Fund II — Mayfair Nursing Care Center, L.P. The court approved the settlement as fair, reasonable, and adequate, finding it represented 73% of unpaid wages and 36% of potential full recovery.
Johnson v. Consolidated Resources Health Care Fund II
What Happened
Leanna Johnson, a nursing care center employee, sued her employer for not paying her overtime wages as required by federal law. She claimed the facility failed to compensate her properly for extra hours worked beyond her regular schedule.
What the Court Decided
The case was settled, meaning both sides agreed to resolve the dispute without a trial. A judge approved the settlement as fair and reasonable. Johnson received money representing 73% of what she actually lost in unpaid overtime, though this covered only 36% of what she could have theoretically recovered if she'd won completely at trial.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case demonstrates that workers can successfully challenge employers who fail to pay overtime. While settlements often don't recover 100% of potential damages, they provide real compensation for wage theft. If you suspect your employer isn't paying overtime correctly, you may have legal options—like Johnson did—to recover lost wages.
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