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$1,750,000
Gross Settlement Amount
$612,500
Attorney Fees
Lawsuit Details
| Date(s) Filed | 02/21/2024 |
|---|---|
| Date Settled | Mar 2026 |
| Case Number(s) | 24-CIV-01006, 24CV065408, 24CV067493 |
| Plaintiff Firms | JUSTICE LAW CORPORATION, Melmed Law Group, and Protection Law Group LLP |
| Gross Settlement Amount | $1,750,000 |
| Individual PAGA Payment | $25,000 |
| PAGA Penalties | $100,000 |
| Aggrieved Employees | 552 |
| PAGA Pay Periods | 15,588 |
| Number of Employees Listed | 915 |
| Number of Class Period Work Weeks | 54,929 |
| Attorney Fees | $612,500 |
| Litigation Expenses | $50,000 |
| Plaintiff Awards | $15,000 |
| Amount to Settlement Admin | $20,000 |
| Documents Signed? | Yes |