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Employment Law

Juan Siempre Javier, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Webster Bros. Concrete Construction Inc., Jason Webster, Jeff Webster, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive

Published: Apr. 5, 2024 | Result Date: May 3, 2023 | Filing Date: Jul. 14, 2020 |

Case number: 20STCV27129 Settlement –  $325,000

Judge

Lawrence P. Riff

Court

Los Angeles County Superior Court


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Justin E.D. Daily
(Daily Aljian LLP)

Reed T. Aljian
(Daily Aljian LLP)

Simon Kwak
(Daily Aljian LLP)

Da Hye Song
(Daily Aljian LLP)

Daniel J. Hyun
(Law Office of Daniel J. Hyun)


Defendant

Jonathan Fraser Light
(LightGabler)

Chandra A. Beaton
(LightGabler)


Facts

On July 14, 2020, Juan Siempre Javier filed a lawsuit against Webster Bros. Concrete Construction and others, seeking to represent all non-exempt employees who were employed by Webster between July 2016 to June 2022.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff generally contended that defendants violated state wage-and-hour laws and accordingly, is liable for, among other things, unpaid wages, reimbursable business expenses, penalties, etc. Plaintiff also sought penalties pursuant to the Private General Attorneys Act.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS: Defendants denied all material contentions. Specifically, Defendants denied violating any laws or failing to pay any wages and contended that they complied with all applicable laws.

Result

The case settled for $325,000.


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