Settlement Checks Expected End of June 2013

As already reported in this blog, BCBG has reached a $1.4 Million settlement in a class action lawsuit settlement over allegations it violated California wage and hours laws in a case filed in 2009 after a successful mediation led by Richard E. Quintilone II Esq (req@quintlaw.com) and a team of other lawyers from multiple law firms.

According to Simpluris Inc. the Claims Administrator in this case, employee class members who have submitted valid claims should begin to recieve settlement payments in June 2013.  To confirm you have submitted a valid claim as well as to verify your address please call Simpluris Toll-Free 888-369-3780 or submit a question at http://www.simpluris.com/pages/member-claim-request.aspx 

This Court Judgment underscores the many questions that lawyers, employees, and employers have regarding meal and rest breaks. Normally California employers are required to pay premium pay for missed meal and rest periods. Employers looking to update their policies or have them reviewed to ensure they are in compliance should contact Quintilone & Associates at req@quintlaw.com.   For more information on seeking payment for missed meal and rest periods or off the clock work as well as reimbursement of business expenses and whether you have a potential claim please contact Quintilone & Associates at req@quintlaw.com

BCBG has reached a $1.4 Million settlement in a class action lawsuit settlement over allegations it violated California wage and hours laws in a case filed in 2009 after a successful mediation led by Richard E. Quintilone II Esq (req@quintlaw.com) and a team of other lawyers from multiple firms.  Initial Plaintiff Christopher Morales was an employee of Defendants BCBG Max Azria Group, Inc., at its retail store in Palm Springs, California. Plaintiff Morales has named BCBG MAXAZRIA INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC., BCBG MAX AZRIA GROUP, INC., and BCBG MAXAZRIA HOLDINGS, INC. as Defendants in this matter. The case has been filed in Orange County Superior Court (Case No. 30-2009-00248352). Plaintiff Christopher Morales (“Morales”) seeks to bring this lawsuit on behalf of himself and current and former hourly employees employed by BCBG in California between February 27, 2005 and the present.

 

Plaintiff Trang was an employee of Max Rave, LLC in Alameda County. Plaintiff Trang has named MAX RAVE, LLC and BCBG MAX AZRIA GROUP, INC. as Defendants in this matter. The case has been filed in Alameda County Superior Court (Case No. RG09439048).). Plaintiff Quynh Trang (“Trang”) seeks to bring this lawsuit on behalf of herself and current and former hourly employees employed by Max Rave in California between March 3, 2005 and the present.

 

On May 29, 2009, the Chief Justice of California and Chair of the Judicial Council, ordered that the cases be coordinated into the BCBG WAGE AND HOUR CASES. The Karsaz action was consolidated with the In re BCBG Cases at the September 15, 2010.

 

Plaintiffs alleged that they and putative class members are non-exempt employees who were denied compliant meal and rest breaks or payment of penalty premiums for non- compliant breaks, overtime and minimum wages, wages upon termination or resignation, itemized employee wage statements and business expense reimbursements.

 

On Thursday, January 24, 2013, the Orange County Superior Court granted final approval of the class action settlement of $1.4 Million Dollars.  The request for civil penalties under PAGA in the amount of $5,000 was granted. The court awarded plaintiffs and class representatives Christopher Morales, Quynh Trang, Farahnaz Karsaz, and Ronique Lewis a service award in the case.  

 

Attorney’s fees and cost were awarded by the court to a group of attorneys led by Richard E. Quintilone II Esq (req@quintlaw.com) of Quintilone & Associates and counsel from the Initiative Law Group APC in Los Angeles.