Elizabeth Castro, , individually, and on behalf of similarly situated members of the general public and other aggrieved employees pursuant to the California Private Attorneys General Act v. Paragon Industries, Inc. dba Bedrosians
Published: Jun. 18, 2021 | Result Date: May 24, 2021 | Filing Date: May 29, 2019 |Case number: 1:19-cv-00755 Settlement – $3,750,000
Judge
Court
USDC Eastern District of California
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Arby Aiwazian
(Lawyers for Justice PC)
Edwin Aiwazian
(Lawyers for Justice PC)
Joanna Ghosh
(Lawyers for Justice PC)
Defendant
Mark D. Kruthers
(Fennemore Dowling Aaron)
William H. Littlewood
(Dowling Aaron Inc.)
Gerald A. Slater
(Dowling Aaron Inc.)
Facts
Defendant Paragon Industries, Inc. is a tile and stone company. Plaintiff Elizabeth Castro, on behalf of herself and 1,447 individuals, filed an action against Paragon Industries alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and California Labor Law violations.
Contentions
PLAINTIFFS' CONTENTIONS: Plaintiffs contended that defendants failed to provide the required meal and rest breaks or pay for all hours worked. Plaintiffs contended that defendants failed to provide accurate wage statements or properly reimbursed for business expenses.
DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS: Defendants denied all of the contentions.
Result
The case settled for $3,750,000.
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