Jason Torres, as individual, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Imperial Parking Industries Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive
Published: Feb. 16, 2024 | Result Date: Mar. 22, 2023 | Filing Date: Dec. 10, 2021 |Case number: 21STCV45092 Settlement – $130,000
Judge
Court
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Bruce Z. Kokozian
(Kokozian Law Firm APC)
Alex K. DiBona
(Kokozian Law Firm APC)
Defendant
Marie D. DiSante
(CDF Labor Law LLP)
Amy S. Williams
(CDF Labor Law LLP)
Facts
Jason Torres is a former nonexempt hourly employee of Imperial Parking Industries, Inc. On December 10, 2021, Torres filed suit individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated against IPI in Los Angeles Superior Court.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Torres contended that IPI failed to pay overtime wages; failed to pay minimum wages; failed to timely pay wages due upon separation from employment; failed to provide meal periods and rest breaks; and failed to provide accurate itemized wage statements. In addition to these claims, Torres contended that IPI was liable for civil penalties under the Private Attorneys General Act of 2004.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: IPI denied any wrongdoing or liability and all of Torres's material allegations, and it contended that it complied with all applicable laws.
Settlement Discussions
The parties participated in a full-day mediation session with Joel Grossman, which led to their eventual settlement agreement.
Result
The parties reached an agreement wherein IPI admitted no wrongdoing or liability but agreed to pay $130,000 to settle class members' and PAGA claims.
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