Christine Russell, an individual, on behalf of herself and on behalf of all persons similarly situated v. Health Net of California Inc., and Does 1 through 60, inclusive
Published: Feb. 17, 2023 | Result Date: Oct. 25, 2022 | Filing Date: Feb. 26, 2020 |Case number: 20STCV35466 Settlement – $550,000
Judge
Court
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Kyle R. Nordrehaug
(Blumenthal, Nordrehaug, Bhowmik & De Blouw LLP)
Defendant
Steven A. Groode
(Littler Mendelson PC)
Facts
On February 26, 2020, Christine Russell filed a class action complaint in Ventura County Superior for several wage and hour violations against Health Net of California. Members of the class included those who were employed during February 26, 2016 through December 4, 2021 working as certain Marketing or Communication Specialists.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff alleged the following claims: unfair competition, failure to pay overtime wages, failure to provide required meal periods, failure to provide required rest periods, failure to provide accurate itemized wage statements, failure to pay wages when due, and civil penalties under the Private Attorneys General Act.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant disputed all claims alleged and denied all contentions.
Result
The case settled for $550,000.
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