FEDERALDistrict Court, S.D. New York
2011

Copantitla v. Fiskardo Estiatorio, Inc.

788 F. Supp. 2d 253District Court, S.D. New York • Decided 2011Remanded
FLAGSHIPLiquidated DamagesCited 106 times

HOLDING

This case involves wage and hour claims by restaurant workers against a New York restaurant, not a construction dispute. The court granted partial summary judgment to both plaintiffs and defendants on various FLSA and state labor law claims. While not directly applicable to construction, the case demonstrates how courts handle employment classification and wage disputes that can arise in any industry, including construction companies with employees.

KEY FINDINGS

Liquidated Damages

This case does not apply to construction contracts or subcontractor disputes—it concerns restaurant employee wage claims under federal and state labor laws

FULL COURT OPINION