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Employment Law
Wage and Hour
Meal and Rest Periods

Kyle Collins, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. SPA Products Import & Distribution Co. LLC, Xpresspa Holdings LLC, Xpresspa LAX Airport LLC, Xpresspa Lax Tom Bradley, LLC, Xpresspa John Wayne Airport LLC, Xpresspa S.F. International LLC, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive

Published: May 19, 2023 | Result Date: Aug. 29, 2022 | Filing Date: Mar. 28, 2019 |

Case number: 19STCV10586 Settlement –  $513,300

Judge

Carolyn B. Kuhl

Court

Los Angeles County Superior Court


Attorneys

Plaintiff

David G. Spivak
(The Spivak Law Firm)

Walter L. Haines
(United Employees Law Group PC)


Defendant

Joel P. Kelly
(Jackson Lewis PC)


Facts

On March 28, 2019, Kyle Collins filed a complaint against Spa Products Import & Distribution, XpresSpa Holdings, XpresSpa LAX Airport, XpresSpa LAX Tom Bradley, XpresSpa John Wayne Airport, and XpresSpa S.F. International-all New York limited liability companies.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff contended that defendant failed to properly pay minimum and overtime wages; provide compliant meal and rest breaks and associated premiums; timely pay wages during employment and on termination, along with associated waiting-time penalties; provide accurate wage statements; keep requisite payroll records; and engaged in unfair business conduct that effectuated Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) penalties.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS: Defendants denied all material allegations claimed by plaintiff and further denied violating any laws.

Settlement Discussions

On March 18, 2021, the parties participated in mediation with Michael Loeb, Esq., a wage and hour class actions mediator.

Result

The case settled for $513,300.


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