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Employment Law
Wage and Hour
Misclassification

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

Stuart M. Rice

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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