Facts

Angel Garcia, Christian Melendez, Jack Mahan, Athena Neri, and Eduardo Lopez filed separate suits against J&B Investments, dba J&B Materials, Pacific Gypsum Supply, and Gypsum Management and Supply. The former employees filed their wage-and-hour in different superior courts: Riverside, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles.

PLAINTIFFS' CONTENTIONS: Plaintiffs contended that defendant failed to pay and/or accurately calculate minimum, regular, overtime, double time, prevailing and vacation wages; failed to provide meal and/or rest periods or pay premiums in lieu of; failed to reimburse and indemnify expenses; failed to timely pay wages during and on termination of employment; failed to provide and/or keep accurate and timely wage statements and employment records; and violated Unfair Competition laws. They also asserted Private Attorneys General Act claims against defendant.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS: Defendants denied any liability or wrongdoing associated with the lawsuit.

Settlement Discussions

On May 4, 2022, the parties participated in mediation with Tripper Ortman, Esq. which resulted in the settlement.

Result

The parties agreed to settle the claims for $1.75 million.