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Employment Law
Wage and Hour
Meal and Rest Periods

Angela Ohler v. Cluckin Inc.

Published: Jan. 5, 2024 | Result Date: Aug. 11, 2023 | Filing Date: Dec. 21, 2021 |

Settlement –  $405,000

Judge

Katherine A. Bacal

Court

San Diego County Superior Court


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Nicholas J. Ferraro
(Ferraro Vega Employment Lawyers, Inc.)


Defendant

Sarah R. Brite Evans
(Schwartz, Semerdjian, Cauley & Moot LLP)


Facts

Angela Ohler brought a class action against Defendants Cluckin, Inc., Cluckin 1 LP, Cluckin 2 LP, and Cluckin 3 LP, alleging: (1) failure to provide meal periods or premium pay in lieu thereof, (2) failure to provide rest periods or premium pay in lieu thereof, (3) failure to provide complete and accurate itemized wage statements, (4) failure to pay wages when due or at the end of employment, and (5) civil penalties under the Private Attorneys General Act ("PAGA"). The parties agreed to settle the case.

Result

The parties agreed to a gross settlement amount of $405,000.00. Of that amount, the parties agreed to allocate $20,000 towards the PAGA Payment; $10,000 for the Class Representative Service Payment; $134,986.50 for Class Counsel Fees; $30,000 for Class Counsel Litigation Expenses; and $11,000 in administration expenses.


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