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$1,200,000
Gross Settlement Amount
$396,000
Attorney Fees
Lawsuit Details
| Date(s) Filed | 01/08/2025 |
|---|---|
| Date Settled | Mar 2026 |
| Case Number(s) | 25CU016047C |
| Plaintiff Firms | Thomas D. Rutledge and Pancer Law Corporation |
| Gross Settlement Amount | $1,200,000 |
| Individual PAGA Payment | $26,250 |
| PAGA Penalties | $75,000 |
| Number of Employees Listed | 395 |
| Number of Class Period Work Weeks | 20,534 |
| Attorney Fees | $396,000 |
| Litigation Expenses | N/A |
| Plaintiff Awards | $10,000 |
| Amount to Settlement Admin | $8,000 |
| Documents Signed? | Yes |