Lion Raisins Labor Dispute Settles for $800,000 PAGA Claim
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Case Background
The Superior Court of California, County of Fresno, presided over the labor dispute filed by former employee Julian Santana against his previous employer, Lion Raisins, Inc. This matter, officially known by Case No. 19CECG01344, focused on numerous alleged violations of the California Labor Code.
Cause
The core legal action was an enforcement complaint brought under the California Private Attorneys General Act, or PAGA. This key piece of state legislation authorized Mr. Santana to act as a private attorney general. By stepping into the shoes of the state's Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), he sought to pursue civil penalties against the company for alleged widespread labor infractions that affected numerous current and former employees.
Injury
The Plaintiff and the group of employees he represented suffered financial injury resulting from alleged systemic failures by the company to meet California’s strict requirements for employee compensation and working conditions. These injuries primarily included the failure to receive mandatory premium pay for denied meal and rest breaks, unpaid working time, and the issuance of wage statements that reportedly contained inaccurate or incomplete information as required by state law.
Damages Sought
The initial complaint sought relief and judgment against Lion Raisins, Inc. in an amount that exceeded twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000).
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