Did Pacific Production Plumbing Violate California Labor Law?

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A recent California lawsuit alleges that Pacific Production Plumbing violated employee protections outlined in federal and state labor law.

The Case: Thomas E. Weathermon III v. Pacific Production Plumbing

The Court: San Diego County Superior Court of the State of California

The Case No.: 37-2022-00006167-CU-OE-CTL

The Plaintiff: Thomas E. Weathermon III v. Pacific Production Plumbing

The plaintiff in the case, Thomas E. Weathermon III, filed a class action complaint against Pacific Production Plumbing. In the complaint, Weathermon alleged that Pacific Production Plumbing failed to provide their employees with timely, off-duty meal and rest periods as required by law.

The Defendant: Thomas E. Weathermon III v. Pacific Production Plumbing

The defendant in the case, Pacific Production Plumbing, provides plumbing services to private, commercial, and construction customers throughout California, including San Diego, where the plaintiff worked.

The Case: Thomas E. Weathermon III v. Pacific Production Plumbing

In the case Thomas E. Weathermon III v. Pacific Production Plumbing, the defendant allegedly violated California Labor Code Sections §§ 201, 202, 203, 204, 226, 226.7, 246, 510, 512, 558, 1194, 1197, 1197.1, 1198 and 2802 by engaging in practices and policies that resulted in:

  • failing to pay employees at least minimum wage for all hours worked

  • failing to pay overtime wages for all overtime hours worked

  • failing to provide required meal and rest periods as mandated by employment law

  • failing to provide accurate itemized wage statements to all employees

  • failing to provide wages when due

  • failing to reimburse workers for necessary business expenses

PAGA Violation: Thomas E. Weathermon III v. Pacific Production Plumbing

The lawsuit also alleges Pacific Production Plumbing violated the Private Attorneys General Act ("PAGA"), which gives rise to civil penalties. PAGA allows aggrieved employees to file a lawsuit to recover civil penalties for themselves, other employees, and the State of California for Labor Code violations. PAGA "deputizes" aggrieved employees as private attorneys general, allowing them to take action to enforce the Labor Code on behalf of California (Cal. Lab. Code section 2699(c)).

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