Facts

William Walsh sued CorePower Yoga LLC.

PLAINTIFF’S CONTENTIONS: Walsh, a CorePower employee, contended that CorePower violated wage and hour laws when it paid Walsh and other employees in his same position an hourly wage that was below the required minimum wage. Walsh argued that CoreYoga paid Walsh and others in his same job position an hourly wage but required them to purchase a yoga membership at a CoreYoga studio. Walsh argued that, as a result, the employees made less than the minimum wage.

DEFENDANTS’ CONTENTIONS: CorePower denied Walsh’s allegations.

Result

CorePower agreed to settle for $993,183, not including fees and costs. CorePower agreed to pay $412,500 in attorney fees and agreed to pay Walsh a $10,000 service fee, among other payments.