Facts

On December 5, 2019, Antelma Chavez, as an individual and on behalf of all others similarly situated, brought a putative class action against Lincare Inc., and Lincare Holdings Inc., alleging various Labor Code violations. The class included all non-exempt, hourly workers who were employed by Lincare Inc. in California at any time from December 5, 2015, through August 11, 2022. On May 10, 2022, the parties participated in a private mediation session with mediator Steven Serratore, a well-respected, experienced mediator in the wage and hour class action field. The parties came to an agreement in principle on May 13, 2022.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff alleged that defendants failed to: pay all wages, including minimum wages and overtime; pay wages during employment and upon separation of employment; provide compliant meal and rest breaks; reimburse for all necessary business expenses; and provide accurate itemized wage statements for its California employees. Further, plaintiff contended that defendants engaged in unfair competition as a result of these violations.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS: Defendants denied all contentions.

Result

Defendants agreed to pay $1.6 million to settle the case.