Wackenhut Wage and Hour Cases
Published: Dec. 6, 2019 | Result Date: Oct. 21, 2019 |Case number: Judicial Council Coordination Proceeding No. 4545 Settlement – $130,000,000
Judge
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Jason C. Marsili
(Rosen Marsili Rapp LLP)
for Lubin and the class
Howard Z. Rosen
(Rosen Marsili Rapp LLP)
for Lubin and the class
Brianna Primozic Rapp
(Rosen Marsili Rapp LLP)
for Lubin and the class
Emily P. Rich
for Maresca and the class
James R. Hawkins
(James Hawkins APLC)
for Denton and the class
Gregory E. Mauro
(James Hawkins APLC)
Defendant
Stephen E. Ronk
(Gordon & Rees LLP)
Linh T. Hua
(Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP)
Miriam A. Vogel
(Morrison & Foerster LLP)
David P. Zins
(Morrison & Foerster LLP)
Karen J. Kubin
(Morrison & Foerster LLP)
Facts
A group of security guards filed a class action lawsuit against their employer, formerly known as the Wackenhut Corporation, over wage and hour issues. The Wackenhut Corporation is now known as G4S Secure Solutions USA.
Contentions
PLAINTIFFS' CONTENTIONS: Plaintiffs contended that defendant refused to grant them proper meal and rest breaks from 2001 to 2010. Plaintiffs also contended that defendant failed to provide them accurate wage statements.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant denied any and all liability and wrongdoing. Defendant contended that it complied with all state and federal laws regarding meal periods, rest breaks, wage statements, and timely payment of wages.
Result
The parties reached a court approved settlement under which Wackenhut agreed to pay $130 million.
Other Information
Included Cases: Lubin v. Wackenhut Corp., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC326996; Maresca v. Wackenhut Services, Inc., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC373415; Denton v. The Wackenhut Corp., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 00180014.
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