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Employee Enforces FMLA Rights and Receives $100,000 Settlement

Represented employee with serious medical condition in Family Medical Leave Act action who was fired after suffering from the condition and requesting additional leave from work. Plaintiff received a favorable settlement in excess of $100,000.

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Two lawsuits filed by car wash workers in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois resulted in a total settlement of $725,000. Read More

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Summary Judgment Victory Leads to $150,000 Settlement

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$725,000 Settlement for 17 Chicago Car Washers

Two lawsuits against a Chicago car wash resulted in a total settlement of $725,000. 17 car wash employees joined the lawsuits which alleged the workers were paid below the minimum wage rate for tipped employees in Illinois. The car washers also alleged regularly working more than 40 hours per week, but not receiving overtime pay. The car washers promptly reached early settlements after filing suit.

Employee Enforces FMLA Rights and Receives $100,000 Settlement

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