Facts

Rylee Geno brought a putative and Private Attorneys General Act class action against Microtel Inns and Suites Franchising Inc., Morgan Hill Lodging LLC, K Partners Hotel Management Corporations, and Wyndham Hotel Management Inc. The class included all persons who, from November 22, 2014, through the date of preliminary approval, have been or currently are employed by defendants as hourly-paid or non-exempt employees. The parties participated in negotiation with Todd Smith, Esq., an experienced and well-respected class action mediator.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff contended that defendants failed to: provide compliant disclosures in connection with background checks as required by the Fair Credit Reporting Act, provide compliant meal and rest breaks, timely pay final wages, and provide accurate wage statements to its California employees during the relevant time period.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS: Defendants denied all contentions.

Result

Defendant agreed to pay a non-reversionary $107,500 settlement.