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Employment Law
Wage and Hour
Meal and Rest Period

Rosa Ornelas, individually, and on behalf of all other aggrieved employees v. Mastercorp Commercial Services LLC, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive

Published: Aug. 12, 2022 | Result Date: Jun. 27, 2022 | Filing Date: May 25, 2021 |

Case number: CIVSB2114590 Settlement –  $350,000

Judge

David S. Cohn

Court

San Bernardino County Superior Court


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Scott E. Wheeler
(Law Office of Scott E. Wheeler)


Defendant

Bryan P. Tyson
(Taylor, English & Duma LLP)

Alisa P. Cleek
(Taylor, English & Duma LLP)


Facts

Rosa Ornelas brought a class action and pursued a Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) action against MasterCorp Commercial Services, LCC. The class included all individuals who worked as non-exempt employees for MasterCorp Commercial Services in California during the relevant period.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff contended that defendant failed to provide meal periods or compensation in lieu thereof; failed to provide rest periods or compensation thereof; failed to pay overtime wages; failed to timely pay wages during employment; failed to pay all wages owed and due at termination of employment; failed to maintain required records; failed to provide accurate itemized wage statements; and failed to reimburse business expenses.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant denied all contentions.

Settlement Discussions

The parties engaged in mediation with Steven J. Rottman, Esq., and were able to reach agreement regarding the material terms for a proposed class action settlement that would fully resolve this matter.

Result

The case settled for $350,000.


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