Labor And Employment Law

Teodoro Curameng Deguzman sued Millennium Health, LLC over alleged wage, break, and reimbursement violations affecting hourly, non-exempt California employees. The San Diego Superior Court approved a $299,433.61 class action and PAGA settlement, awarding $99,811.20 in attorney’s fees, $17,252.64 in litigation costs, and $8,000 in administration costs. The plaintiff’s service award was reduced to $7,500, with the difference allocated to the settlement fund.

Med-Legal Associates, Inc. filed suit to protect its ERISA retirement plans from collection efforts by judgment creditors. The company sought declaratory and injunctive relief, arguing that the plans were legally shielded under federal law. The court agreed, issuing a final judgment and permanent injunction that barred the defendants from attempting to seize the funds. The ruling upheld key ERISA protections and awarded costs to Med-Legal.

Former employees Nancy Jaylene Cruz and Janco Barboza sued Los Compadres Restaurant, alleging multiple California labor law violations, including unpaid wages, missed breaks, and unreimbursed expenses. The Court approved a class action and PAGA settlement, ordering payments to class members, $75,750 in attorney fees, and a $10,000 PAGA allocation, binding all covered individuals to the releases, and entering judgment with prejudice.

Jazmyn Green-Dominguez filed a class action against TLCS, Inc. and Hope Cooperative, alleging widespread labor law violations, including unpaid overtime, missed breaks, and unreimbursed expenses. The defendants denied all allegations but ultimately reached a settlement covering non-exempt employees from June 2019 to July 2024. The court approved $182,000 in attorneys’ fees, a $5,000 award to the plaintiff, and other costs. A compliance hearing is set for September 2026.

Ana Medina Rodriguez filed a class and PAGA action against Three Sons, Inc., alleging widespread labor violations affecting non-exempt employees in California. Claims included unpaid wages, denied breaks, and inaccurate wage statements. A $525,000 settlement was preliminarily approved, covering employees from 2019 to 2024. The Court set a final approval hearing for July 2025 and approved notice, class counsel, and release terms.

Franco Rangel filed a class action against Teracom Services, LLC, alleging widespread labor law violations across California job sites. The company denied wrongdoing, raising 74 defenses. A $900,000 settlement was later approved, covering unpaid wages, missed breaks, and unreimbursed expenses for non-exempt hourly employees. The court found the agreement fair and compliant with due process.

On November 24, 2020, Jeffrey Yang filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against Global Win Capital Corporation, alleging that the company retaliated against him for whistleblowing. The lawsuit was filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court, California. Hon. Joseph Lipner presided over this lawsuit. [Case number: 20STCV45192] Global Win hired Plaintiff as chief financial officer in September 2017. He worked in this role until October 2019. He alleged that the company retaliated against him after he reported suspected illegal activities to eight company supervisors. These activities included inflating a subsidiary’s appraisal value, engaging in improper accounting, transferring funds from China without authorization, and requesting fake documents for the CEO’s immigration paperwork.

On September 22, 2021, Plaintiff Lindsay Okownowsky filed a workplace discrimination and harassment lawsuit in the United States District Court, California Central (Case number: 2:22cv422). This case was assigned toJudge Mark C. Scarsi and referred to Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. Lindsay Okonowsky, a GS-12 Staff Psychologist at FCI Lompoc, a federal correctional institution under the Department of Justice, sued the U.S. Attorney General and the Federal Bureau of Prisons for workplace discrimination and harassment under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The lawsuit stemmed from social media harassment by Lieutenant Steven Hellman, who managed an Instagram page called “8_and_hitthe_gate.” The page featured sexist and vulgar content, much of which directly targeted Okonowsky. Despite her repeated complaints, the Bureau of Prisons failed to take timely or e

On September 12, 2023, Plaintiff Jane Doe filed a workplace discrimination lawsuit in the United States District Court, Florida Southern (Case number: 1:23cv23497). This case was assigned to Judge Beth Bloom and referred to Ch. Magistrate Judge Edwin G. Torres. On May 20, 2022, Jane Doe visited Tootsie's Cabaret, a strip club in Miami, to ask about employment as an entertainer. A manager named Christian hired her without requiring an audition. The next day, she filled out new hire paperwork. Another manager, Fernando Otero, gave her a tour of the venue. During the tour, Otero pointed out that the VIP rooms had no cameras. He then made a suggestive comment, implying that illicit activities were expected in those rooms. Shortly after starting work, Doe experienced a hostile work environment.

Princess Obienu filed an employment discrimination lawsuit against Los Angeles County, (erroneously sued as “County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services"). The lawsuit alleged racial and disability discrimination and wrongful termination which led to lost wages and emotional distress. The case was filed in the California Superior Court, Los Angeles County, with Judges Jon R. Takasugi and Richard E. Rico presiding. [Case number: 19STCV33111] Princess Obienu, an employee of Los Angeles County, began her role as a Health Education Assistant in December 2008. In June 2009, after completing her probationary period, Dr. Lakshmi Makam encouraged her to apply for a Health Educator position. However, the Department of Health Services (DHS) rejected her application, st

On October 05, 2022, Rebecca Edwards filed a lawsuit against Shelby County, Tennessee, claiming wrongful termination, retaliation, and discrimination due to her disability and requests for accommodations. She sought legal relief for violations of her rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the U.S. Constitution, and local civil service laws. The disability discrimination lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court, Tennessee Western (Memphis). Chief Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham presided over this case. [Case Number: 2:22cv2682]

On July 08, 2019, Tiare Ramirez filed a