The following are short summaries of just our successful results within the last several years. Of course, every case is different.
Defendant Bank of America $16,650,000
2009: A class action was filed on behalf of current and former mortgage loan officers of Bank of America against Bank of America National Association alleging violation of California laws by failing to reimburse mortgage loan officers for business expenses, including cell phone usage and mileage and by making unlawful deductions from mortgage loan officer wages. After considerable efforts by counsel and the class representatives, Bank of America agreed to settle the matter for $16.65 million.
Defendant Lending Tree Mortgage $2,500,000
2008: Plaintiffs filed a Complaint against Lending Tree (an online marketplace of lenders where consumers can complete a loan request and compare offers from allegedly competing lenders) on behalf of loan officers, mortgage bankers, equity specialists, and any similar positions, bringing causes of action for unpaid overtime, failure to provide meal breaks, unauthorized deductions, waiting time penalties, improper wage statements and unfair business practices.
Defendant Red Robin Restaurant $2,000,000
2006: Plaintiff filed a Complaint against Red Robin on behalf of himself and all California restaurant employees of Defendant Red Robin. The Complaint alleged failure to provide meal and rest periods under the California Labor Code §1194, failure to provide itemized wage statements, failure to pay wages upon termination and waiting time penalties under California Labor Code §203, and violation of California's unfair competition law.
Defendant XYZ Hotel Chain (Confidential Defendant) $1,625,000
2009: Plaintiff filed Complaint against an California hotel group on behalf of class members. The Complaint alleged that employees were required to modify their overtime pay, clock out for meal periods that were not taken, were not provided with required meal and rest periods, were not provided reporting pay time, were forced to purchase the tools and/or instruments and uniforms from employer, were forced to work off the clock, were not provided with itemized pay. It was also alleged that the failed to pay all outstanding wages due to the employees upon termination.
Defendant XYZ Restaurant Chain (Confidential Defendant) $1,400,000
2007: Plaintiffs filed Complaints against a chain of seafood restaurants on behalf of themselves and a purported class of similarly situated employees. The Complaints claimed failure to provide meal periods, rest periods and overtime compensation to front and back of house non-exempt employees in accordance with the California Labor Code, waiting time penalties under California Law, failure to provide accurate wage statements, and unlawful provisions of compensatory time violation of Business and Professions Code section 17200.
Defendant Ruth's Chris Steakhouse Restaurant $1,625,000
2005: Plaintiffs filed a Complaint against Ruth's Chris Steakhouse (a chain of fine dining, US steakhouses) on behalf of themselves and all employees similarly situated. The Complaint alleged failure to pay wages, failure to provide rest periods and meal breaks, violation of the unfair competition law of the California Business and Professional Codes §17200, and failure to provide uniforms and tools.
Defendant Lone Star Steakhouse $750,000
2007: Plaintiff filed a Complaint against Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon on behalf of himself and others similarly situated. The complaint contained causes of action for failure to pay overtime compensation, unlawful business practices, failure to provide meal periods, failure to provide rest periods, failure to provide itemized wage statements, failure to pay wages upon termination of employment, failure to pay minimum wages and failure to provide and maintain uniforms (violations of Labor Code sections 1194, 226.7, 512, 203 as well as California Business & Professions Code section 17200).
Defendant Confidential Mortgage Company $350,000
2008: Plaintiff filed a Complaint against an online Mortgage Company on behalf of a class of 90 processing clerks bringing causes of action for unpaid overtime, failure to provide meal breaks, unauthorized deductions, waiting time penalties, improper wage statements and unfair business practices. Quintilone & Associates was able to quickly and efficiently resolve the claims for the class.
Defendant Champps Restaurant $275,000
2005: Plaintiffs filed a Complaint against Champps Operating Corporation, Champps Americana Restaurant & Bar and Champps Restaurant and Bar, a single location restaurant, on behalf of themselves and other similarly situated employees. The complaint contained causes of action for failure to pay overtime compensation, unlawful business practices, failure to provide meal periods, failure to provide rest periods, failure to provide itemized wage statements, failure to pay wages upon termination of employment, failure to pay minimum wages. (violations of Labor Code sections 1194, 226.7, 512, 203 as well as California Business & Professions Code section 17200). After vigorous litigation, Quintilone & Associates was able to resolve the claims for the class.
