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New York Employees Receive Compensation After Employer Violates Fair Labor Standards Act and New York State Labor Laws (FLSA) and (NYLL)
Morocho, Cajas, Cajas, Merchan, and Coronel v. MTP Parking Lot
Wilson Morocho, Diego Cajas, Jonathan Alejandro Espinoza Cajas, Gustavo Merchan, and Paul E. Castro Coronel, used to work in a parking lot for MTP Parking Lot and alleged they were not paid overtime compensation, the proper minimum wage, and not provided wage statements by their employer. A lawsuit was filed and a wage claim attorney at Gordon & Gordon represented the Plaintiffs in court. The case alleged that the Defendants violated the Fair Labor Standards Act and the provisions of the New York Labor Law because they were not paid for the hours worked overtime, were not paid at the applicable minimum wage rate, and were not provided with, amongst other things, pay stubs when requested. As a result, Plaintiffs will receive compensation based on hours worked and their employment history. The case was settled for a total of $550,000.
Pugh v. NYC
Clayton Pugh, a school bus driver in New York, sustained painful injuries after he was violently struck by another vehicle while parked. With the help of a personal injury lawyer in New York, Pugh brought a case against Salvatore Oddo, the driver who struck Pugh’s vehicle. Attorneys Peter S. Gordon and Peter S. Thomas represented the Plaintiff in court. The case argued that the accident was a direct result of the Defendant’s recklessness, carelessness, and negligence. As a result, Pugh should receive compensation for the expenses he incurred while being treated for his injuries, and for the extended time he was out of work. With the legal assistance of Gordon & Gordon, the Plaintiff was awarded $1.6 million in damages.
Silverio v. Ehrenkranz
Hector Silverio, a loving husband, and father of three had the right of way when crossing an intersection in NYC when another driver struck him out of nowhere. Edward M. Ehrenkranz recklessly ran a red light, and the resulting collision required Silverio to visit the emergency room. With hundreds of thousands of dollars in hospital costs, medical bills, and vehicle repairs coupled with the three months of inability to work, Silverio was facing an undeserved mountain of expenses from the accident. With the legal representation of Attorneys Peter S. Gordon and Jason S. Matuskiewicz, Silverio was able to bring a well-argued case against the Defendant. The case was settled just before jury selection for $750,000.
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