Case Background

Franco Rangel, a former hourly employee, filed a class action against TERRACOM SERVICES, LLC. He worked for the company in California and alleged systemic labor law violations. TERRACOM, based in Arizona, operated within California using hourly non-exempt employees. The lawsuit, filed in the San Bernardino County Superior Court, covers employees from January 30, 2019, onward. Rangel sought to represent all similarly affected workers across various job sites in the state.

Cause

Rangel claimed that TERRACOM failed to follow California labor laws. He said the company did not pay proper overtime or minimum wages to hourly workers. It also allegedly denied meal and rest breaks or failed to compensate for missed breaks. According to the complaint, the company issued inaccurate wage statements, violating statutory requirements. Further, TERRACOM reportedly failed to reimburse employees for necessary job-related expenses, breaching California Labor Code §2802. The suit also raised concerns about broader unfair business practices under California’s Business and Professions Code §17200.

Injury

Rangel and other employees allegedly suffered financial harm. They worked long hours without fair pay. Missed meal and rest periods added to the strain. Inaccurate wage statements confused employees ab