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$1,200,000
Gross Settlement Amount
$400,000
Attorney Fees
Lawsuit Details
| Date(s) Filed | 09/04/2025 |
|---|---|
| Date Settled | Jan 2026 |
| Case Number(s) | 25STCV09319 |
| Plaintiff Firms | JUSTICE LAW CORPORATION ; Haines Law Group |
| Gross Settlement Amount | $1,200,000 |
| Individual PAGA Payment | $35,000 |
| PAGA Penalties | $100,000 |
| Aggrieved Employees | 244 |
| PAGA Pay Periods | 6,233 |
| Number of Employees Listed | 528 |
| Number of Class Period Work Weeks | 54,349 |
| Attorney Fees | $400,000 |
| Litigation Expenses | $40,000 |
| Plaintiff Awards | $20,000 |
| Amount to Settlement Admin | $15,000 |
| Documents Signed? | Yes |