Cruz vs. Level 23 Fab Inc.

113 Cruz vs. Level 23 Fab Inc.

2022-01295952 Motion for Approval of PAGA Settlement

The court has reviewed and considered the parties’ joint statement (ROA 91) regarding plaintiff’s motion for approval of a $50,000 PAGA settlement.

The hearing on plaintiff’s motion for approval is continued to November 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in Department CX102. All supplemental papers shall be filed 16 court days prior to the hearing and otherwise consistent with the court’s prior minute order (ROA 84).

Plaintiff is ordered to give notice, including to the LWDA, and to file a proof of service. 114 Wilson vs. American First Credit Union

2024-01391465

Motion for Final Approval Class/PAGA Settlement

Plaintiff Dorsha Wilson’s Motion for Final Approval of Class Action and PAGA Settlement is GRANTED.

This is a putative wage-and-hour class action and PAGA matter. On 4/3/2024, Plaintiff Dorsha Wilson, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, filed a class action complaint against Defendant American First Credit Union. (ROA #2.) The operative complaint is the first amended complaint (FAC), filed on 7/14/2024 per stipulation and order, alleging various Labor Code wage-and-hour violations and unfair business practices, including a claim for PAGA penalties. (ROA #47.)

On 8/1/2025, Plaintiff filed the Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement. (ROA #62.) On 3/5/2026, at the 2nd hearing, the Court granted the motion. (ROA #88.) On 3/6/2026, the Court entered the signed order granting preliminary approval. (ROA #91.)

On 7/27/2026, Plaintiff filed the instant Motion for Final Approval of Class Action and PAGA Settlement. (ROA #110.) The motion seeks approval of the Joint Stipulation of Class Action and PAGA Settlement and First Amendment to Class Action Settlement Agreement (collectively, “Settlement Agreement”), which provides for the settlement of Plaintiff’s class and PAGA claims for the non-reversionary gross settlement amount (“GSA”) of $625,000. The GSA includes $50,000 allocated for PAGA penalties.

The Class is comprised of 208 Class Members, defined as “all current and former hourly-paid or non-exempt employees who worked for Defendant in the State of California at any time during the Class Period.” The Class Period is 4/3/2020 through 5/11/2025.

The settlement also includes 141 Aggrieved Employees, defined as “all current and former hourly-paid or non-exempt employees who worked for Defendant in the State of California at any time during the PAGA Period.” The PAGA Period is 4/3/2023 through 5/11/2025.

The settlement administrator, ILYM Group, Inc., reports as follows: