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$900,000
Gross Settlement Amount
$315,000
Attorney Fees
Lawsuit Details
| Date(s) Filed | 03/17/2021 |
|---|---|
| Date Settled | Oct 2025 |
| Case Number(s) | STK-CV-UOE-2021-4841 |
| Plaintiff Firms | James R. Hawkins, APLC; Kingsley & Kingsley |
| Gross Settlement Amount | $900,000 |
| Individual PAGA Payment | N/A |
| PAGA Penalties | $80,000 |
| Number of Class Period Work Weeks | 61,045 |
| Attorney Fees | $315,000 |
| Litigation Expenses | $35,000 |
| Plaintiff Awards | $20,000 |
| Amount to Settlement Admin | $12,850 |
| Documents Signed? | Yes |