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Employment Law
Compensations, Benefits
Class Action

Brenda Davies v. Godiva Chocolatier Inc.

Published: Nov. 12, 2011 | Result Date: Apr. 19, 2011 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC429547 Settlement –  $1,250,000

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Jason P. Fowler
(Parris Law Firm)

Edwin Aiwazian
(Lawyers for Justice PC)

R. Rex Parris
(Parris Law)

Ghazaleh Hekmatjah

Alexander R. Wheeler
(Parris Law Firm)


Defendant

Steven M. Zadravecz
(Jones Day)

Robert A. Naeve

John P. Migliarini


Facts

Employees of Godiva Chocolatier Inc. brought a class action suit against the company.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
The class alleged Godiva failed to pay store associates for off-the-clock work and overtime, and also failed to provide meal and rest breaks, in violation of California's Labor Code.

Result

The parties reached a settlement for $1.25 million.


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