Facts

Adrian Escobedo, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated, filed a class action complaint against Ameripec, Inc. Escobedo sought unpaid wages, interest, and statutory and civil penalties, as well as attorneys' fees and costs. The class included all current and former non-exempt employees (whether hired directly or through a staffing agency or labor contractor) of Ameripec, Inc. in California any time between August 31, 2016, and March 1, 2022. Ameripec estimated that there were approximately 218 class members. On December 2, 2021, the parties participated in a private mediation with Mark Rudy, a respected mediator with experience mediating wage-and-hour class actions.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff alleged that defendant failed to: pay earned wages, pay minimum wages, pay overtime compensation, provide compliant meal and rest breaks, provide accurate wage statements, timely pay final wages during employment and at separation, maintain accurate payroll records, and reimburse for reasonable business-related expenses for its California employees.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant denied all contentions.

Result

Defendant agreed to pay $472,500 to settle all claims.