Facts

Michael Stockbridge and Xavier Castro were employed as flight attendants by SkyWest Airlines, Inc. On April 25, 2022, Castro and Stockbridge filed suit in Los Angeles County Superior Court for themselves and the general public against SkyWest. Although Stockbridge and Castro included pilots, co-pilots, and navigators as purported class members, they amended their complaint to remove them, and the case was removed to the Central District in July 2022.

PLAINTIFFS' CONTENTIONS: Castro and Stockbridge contended that individuals employed as flight attendants who were domiciled at California airports did not receive accurate itemized wage statements. They also contended that SkyWest failed to provide these employees with meal periods and rest breaks; failed to timely pay wages; and engaged in unfair business practices. Castro and Stockbridge also contended that SkyWest was liable for civil penalties under the Private Attorneys General Act of 2004.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS: SkyWest denied any wrongdoing or liability and all the plaintiffs' material allegations. It also specifically contended that it had provided rest breaks and meal periods as required by law; had timely paid wages upon separation from employment; and provided accurate wage statements.

Result

The parties reached an agreement wherein SkyWest admitted no wrongdoing or liability but agreed to pay $3,999,999 to settle class and PAGA claims.