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Wage Theft & Wage-and-Hour Litigation Tracker

Source-backed wage theft & wage-and-hour cases organized by court, parties, state footprint, recent docket events, and coverage signals. This page is generated from materialized case-topic matches, not slow live text scans.

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51

cases

51

active

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states

Recent wage theft & wage-and-hour cases

Ranked by recent case activity among canonical cases with this topic classification.

Active Active litigation 64 topic score

Pay Wages

Court unknown

Pay Wages is tracked by Juryvine as a civil case. This page is held in watch mode until richer filings, parties, rulings, or media coverage provide enough context for deeper analysis. Juryvine will update the summary as new court events, attorney appearances, and source documents are linked to the case.

1 event 0 coverage signals 0 entities
Active Active litigation 95 topic score

Ninth Circuit reviews wrongful termination and wage claims in Zito v. Summit Staffing

9th Cir.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reviewed an employment dispute involving Zito and Summit Staffing Inc. The court examined whether the lower court properly applied labor law standards to claims of wrongful termination and wage violations. The decision clarified the scope of employer liability under state and federal statutes.

1 event 0 coverage signals 0 entities
Active Active litigation 42 topic score

Position on presentence report filed in unidentified civil proceeding

Court unknown

A position on a presentence report was filed in an unidentified civil proceeding. Presentence reports typically relate to criminal cases, suggesting possible misclassification or hybrid issues. The parties and court remain unknown, limiting clarity on the filing's purpose.

1 event 0 coverage signals 0 entities
Active Active litigation 42 topic score

Payment advices filed in unidentified civil matters

Court unknown

Payment advices were filed in unidentified civil matters. These documents often relate to wage or income verification, possibly in support of claims or defenses.

2 events 0 coverage signals 0 entities
Active Active litigation 42 topic score

Employee income records referenced in unidentified civil case

Court unknown

No case details are available. The title suggests the case involves employee income records, possibly related to wage disputes or financial discovery.

1 event 0 coverage signals 0 entities
Active Active litigation 95 topic score

Theatrical Stage Employees Union Sues Chicago Scenic Studios for Wage Violations

N.D. Ill. 25-cv-07352

Theatrical Stage Employees Union Local No. 2 sued Chicago Scenic Studios, Inc. in the Northern District of Illinois, docket 25-cv-07352. The complaint alleges unpaid wages, overtime violations, and seeks back pay and liquidated damages under labor laws.

1 event 1 coverage signal 2 entities
Active Active litigation 40 topic score

Hubbard demands jury trial against Brinker International Payroll in New Jersey

D.N.J. 26-cv-03835

Hubbard filed a lawsuit against Brinker International Payroll Company, L.P. in the District of New Jersey, docket 26-cv-03835. Hubbard has demanded a jury trial, but the complaint's specific allegations and factual background are not publicly available. The dispute likely involves payroll or employment issues given the defendant's business.

4 events 4 coverage signals 6 entities
Active Active litigation 60 topic score

Vazquez Garcia Serves Highmark Residential LLC in Early Tenant Dispute

S.D. Fla. 26-cv-60638

Vazquez Garcia sued Highmark Residential LLC in case 0:26-cv-60638, and the docket reflects a returned executed summons — meaning Highmark was served but has not yet responded. The case is in its earliest stage. Highmark Residential is a large apartment management company, and the plaintiff's name and case structure suggest a tenant-side dispute. Common claims against

1 event 1 coverage signal 2 entities
Active Active litigation 95 topic score

Vasquez Sues Task Solutions Experts, LLC in Employment Dispute

S.D. Fla. 26-cv-60245

Vasquez sued Task Solutions Experts, LLC and additional defendants in the Southern District of Florida under docket 26-cv-60245. The case name and structure suggest an employment dispute — potentially wage theft, misclassification, or Fair Labor Standards Act violations against a staffing or task-based labor company. A general notice has been filed, but no substantive rulings

1 event 1 coverage signal 1 entity
Active Active litigation 60 topic score

David Ferrer Arroyo sues Albertsons Companies in Central District of California

C.D. Cal. 24-cv-08935

David Ferrer Arroyo sued Albertsons Companies Inc. and co-defendants in the Central District of California under docket 24-cv-08935. Albertsons is a major grocery retailer, and civil suits against it in California commonly involve premises liability, employment discrimination, wage and hour violations, or product liability. The case is in early stages — a case number has been

1 event 1 coverage signal 2 entities
Active Active litigation 68 topic score

Court Reviews Proposed Order in Kumar v. Eagle Truckline LLC, D. New Jersey

D.N.J. 23-cv-02581

Kumar sued Eagle Truckline LLC and additional defendants under docket 23-cv-02581, a case now in a stage where the court is reviewing a proposed order. Trucking litigation of this type typically involves personal injury from a commercial vehicle accident, wage and hour violations, or independent contractor misclassification. The proposed order suggests the parties have briefed

1 event 1 coverage signal 1 entity
Active Active litigation 66 topic score

Florida court enters default judgment for Herrera against PB Retail, Inc.

S.D. Fla. 26-cv-20632

Herrera sued PB Retail, Inc. in case 1:26-cv-20632, and the court entered a default judgment at docket entry 8. A default judgment this early — entry 8 — means PB Retail failed to respond to the complaint within the time allowed after service, and the court ruled in Herrera's favor without a merits hearing. The case is effectively over for PB Retail unless it moves to vacate

2 events 2 coverage signals 2 entities
Active Active litigation 42 topic score

USA files writ of garnishment in criminal case against Jones in Southern District of Florida

S.D. Fla. 25-cr-20312

The United States charged Jones in a criminal matter under docket 25-cr-20312. The case has reached the enforcement stage, with a writ of garnishment or execution filed at docket entry 44. Writs of this type are used to collect criminal fines, restitution, or forfeiture judgments from a defendant's assets or wages. The presence of a writ indicates a financial judgment has

8 events 8 coverage signals 5 entities
Active Active litigation 52 topic score

Maldonado serves summons on motel operator in Northern District of Illinois lawsuit

N.D. Ill. 26-cv-03281

Maldonado v. Ahir d/b/a Shuck's Motel, docket 26-cv-03281, is a civil suit against a motel operator. The docket shows a returned executed summons at entry 8, confirming that Ahir has been served and the case is moving forward. The nature of the claim — personal injury, discrimination, wage theft, or another theory — is not confirmed. Suits against motel operators commonly

7 events 7 coverage signals 10 entities
Active Active litigation 52 topic score

Nance Files Civil Suit Against Per Mar Security in Central District of California

C.D. Cal. 26-cv-04376

Nance sued Per Mar Security and Research Corp. in a case docketed as 1:26-cv-04376. No current summary or docket entries beyond the case opening are available, placing this at the earliest possible stage of litigation. Per Mar Security is a private security services company. Employment disputes — including discrimination, wage claims, or wrongful termination — are the most

4 events 3 coverage signals 6 entities
Active Active litigation 52 topic score

Alston schedule initial pretrial conference against 3100 MP Parking Corp.

D. Colo. 26-cv-01090

Alston and co-plaintiffs sued 3100 MP Parking Corp. under docket 26-cv-01090. The court has issued an order for an initial pretrial conference, placing this case at its earliest active stage. The sole corporate defendant operates in the parking industry. Multi-plaintiff suits against parking operators typically involve premises liability, wage disputes, or consumer fraud. No

3 events 3 coverage signals 5 entities
Active Active litigation 56 topic score

Fons and co-plaintiffs sue Grocery Outlet, Inc. in District of Colorado civil case

D. Colo. 26-cv-00964

Fons and co-plaintiffs sued Grocery Outlet, Inc. under docket 26-cv-00964. The multi-plaintiff structure against a grocery retailer suggests a consumer class action, a product liability claim, or an employment dispute — wage theft and meal break violations are common in retail grocery litigation. The case was filed in 2026 and appears to be in its earliest stage, with no

6 events 6 coverage signals 7 entities
Active Active litigation 42 topic score

Arraignment and initial appearance conducted in civil matter

Court unknown

An arraignment and initial appearance were conducted in a civil matter, which is unusual since arraignments typically occur in criminal cases. This may indicate a procedural anomaly or misclassification. The proceeding likely involved the formal presentation of claims or defenses.

1 event 0 coverage signals 0 entities
Active Active litigation 82 topic score

Isaias Cabrera v. Abbott Construction LLC dismissed in District of Colorado civil case

D. Colo. 25-cv-02566

Isaias Cabrera v. Abbott Construction LLC et al. was filed in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania under docket 25-cv-02566. The case has been dismissed. Construction worker suits against contractors typically allege wage theft, workplace injury, or misclassification. The dismissal may reflect a voluntary settlement, a Rule 12(b)(6) ruling on the pleadings, or a failure to

2 events 2 coverage signals 4 entities
Active Active litigation 95 topic score

Court issues opinion in Serrano v. Olson unpaid wage and overtime lawsuit

Court unknown

Nidia Garcia Serrano filed a lawsuit alleging unpaid overtime and minimum wage violations against Samuel Olson and others. The plaintiff claims her employer failed to compensate her for all hours worked and denied overtime pay, raising wage and hour law issues.

1 event 0 coverage signals 2 entities

Where these cases are filed

None

22 cases

22 active · 0 courts

CA

7 cases

7 active · 2 courts

FL

6 cases

6 active · 1 court

IL

5 cases

5 active · 1 court

CO

3 cases

3 active · 1 court

NJ

3 cases

3 active · 1 court

DC

2 cases

2 active · 1 court

NY

2 cases

2 active · 1 court

Recent docket activity

Motion
A Motion was filed.

In Armas Sues Venezuelan Government Over Unpaid Wages

Opinion
The court issued a written opinion.

In Ninth Circuit reviews wrongful termination and wage claims in Zito v. Summit Staffing

Order
May 22 filed an Amended COMPLAINT FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM.

In UAE Ministry issues guide for filing labor complaints with MOHRE covering unpaid wages and dismissals

Order
The court issued an order.

In Court Issues Mediation Referral Order for Fair Labor Standards Act Case

Order
The court issued an order.

In Hubbard demands jury trial against Brinker International Payroll in New Jersey

Order
The court issued an order.

In Fons and co-plaintiffs sue Grocery Outlet, Inc. in District of Colorado civil case

Order
The court issued an order.

In Calle Guaman files civil suit against Soto and others in Central District of California

Order
The court issued an order.

In Alston schedule initial pretrial conference against 3100 MP Parking Corp.

Opinion
The court issued a written opinion.

In Michael Johnson Sues Christopher West Over Unpaid Overtime and Wage Violations

Opinion
The court issued a written opinion.

In Court issues opinion in Serrano v. Olson unpaid wage and overtime lawsuit