Facts

Damien Cox was a former hourly employee who worked for AAMP of Florida, Inc., a corporation that designs and engineers premium electronics for commercial and passenger vehicles. On October 2, 2017, Cox, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated, filed suit against AAMP of Florida, alleging various wage and hour claims. The class included all persons who are currently or formerly employed by AAMP of Florida, Inc. as current and former nonexempt hourly employees who worked in California from October 2, 2013, through February 1, 2019. On April 6, 2018 and February 1, 2019, the parties participated in mediation sessions presided over by mediator Steve Pearl, an experienced class action mediator.

PLAINTIFFS' CONTENTIONS: Plaintiffs alleged that defendant failed to: pay wages for all hours worked at the correct rates of pay; provide compliant meal periods or compensation in lieu thereof; authorize and permit rest periods; timely pay wages; provide accurate and itemized wage statements; maintain accurate employment records; and pay wages due upon separation for its employees.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant denied all contentions.

Result

$650,000 settlement.