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Employment Law
Wage and Hour
Meal and Rest Periods

Cristian Cholico, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Vista Metals Corp., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive

Published: May 10, 2024 | Result Date: Aug. 28, 2023 | Filing Date: Sep. 20, 2021 |

Case number: CIVSB2126589 Settlement –  $1,250,000

Judge

David S. Cohn

Court

San Bernardino County Superior Court


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Douglas Han
(Justice Law Corporation)

Shunt Tatavos-Gharajeh
(Justice Law Corporation)

Talia E. Lux
(Justice Law Corporation)


Defendant

Jesse A. Cripps Jr.
(Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP)

Arlen Gharibian
(Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP)


Facts

Plaintiffs Cristian Cholico and Robert Muldrew brought Private Attorneys General Act and class action claims, alleging that defendant Vista Metals Corp. committed various violations of the California Labor Code. The parties agreed to settle the case.

Result

The parties agreed to a gross settlement amount $1,250,000, which included $10,000 to each plaintiff as class representatives; $437,500 in attorneys' fees; $20,000 in litigation expenses; PAGA penalties in the sum of $75,000; and $20,000 in administration costs.


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