Facts

On February 10, 2022, Taylre Chowning and Thomas Armaly brought a class action against Freedom Mortgage Corporation, alleging wage and hour violations. The class included all individuals currently and formerly employed by Freedom Mortgage Corporation in California as hourly, non-exempt employees from February 10, 2018, to October 9, 2022. On July 11, 2022, the parties participated in an all-day mediation session presided over by Lou Marlin.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff alleged that defendants failed to: pay all minimum wages, pay all overtime wages, provide complaint meal periods and rest breaks, provide paid sick leave, furnish accurate itemized wage statements, timely pay all wages owed, and reimburse business expenses for its California employees during the relevant time period. Further, plaintiff contended that defendant violated unfair competition law as a result of these violations. Moreover, plaintiff sought civil penalties under the Private Attorneys General Act.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant denied all contentions.

Result

Defendants agreed to pay $650,000 to settle all claims.