On July 18, 2003, employees who had filed suit in state court against their employer removed their class action lawsuit to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Represented by public interest attorneys and private counsel, the plaintiffs alleged violation of state laws and sought relief for the class of employees in the form of declaratory judgment, injunctive, relief, and damages.

Specifically, the plaintiffs alleged discrimination on the basis of national origin and race. Plaintiffs also alleged that their employer failed to compensate them for overtime, in violation of California state law.

On December 3, 2003, the plaintiffs filed their second amended complaint and the parties stipulated to the dismissal of the lawsuit from federal court, opting to bring the case in state court. In 2007, the Superior Court of the State of California, Los Angeles County (case number BC289199) approved a class action settlement. Though the filings are not available, it seems that the parties settled for injunctive relief and 1.475 million dollars.

Maurice Youkanna - 06/04/2014


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