Allen v. Shamrock Towing, Inc.
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
- consent decree
- State
- Ohio
- Circuit
- Sixth Circuit
Related Laws
No specific laws identified for this ruling.
Claim Types
Outcome
The court approved a settlement agreement under which Shamrock Towing agreed to pay Amy Allen $8,000 and Brooke Allen $3,500 in damages, plus attorneys' fees of $6,434.38 and $6,434.37 respectively, resolving FLSA overtime wage claims on behalf of the named plaintiffs and a potential collective action.
What This Ruling Means
Court Settlement: Allen v. Shamrock Towing, Inc.
What Happened
Amy Allen and Brooke Allen filed a lawsuit against Shamrock Towing, Inc., claiming the company failed to pay them proper overtime wages required by federal law. The case had the potential to include other workers with similar complaints.
What the Court Decided
The court approved a settlement agreement in which Shamrock Towing agreed to pay $24,369.12 total. Amy Allen received $8,000 and Brooke Allen received $3,500 in damages for unpaid wages. The company also paid $12,868.75 combined in attorney's fees to cover the workers' legal costs.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case demonstrates that workers can successfully challenge wage theft through the courts, even when facing larger employers. The settlement shows that companies may be held accountable for failing to pay overtime properly. It also illustrates that workers can recover not only lost wages but also attorney's fees, making it financially feasible to pursue these claims. If you believe your employer has underpaid you for overtime work, this case shows legal remedies are available.
This summary was generated to explain the ruling in plain English and is not legal advice.
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