In recent news, Precision Toxicology agreed to pay $545,000 to resolve California labor law violation claims in a wage and hour class action lawsuit.

The Case: Delia Borrego v. Precision Toxicology, LLC, et al.

The Court: Los Angeles County Superior Court

The Case No.: 19STCV46037

The Plaintiff: Delia Borrego v. Precision Toxicology, LLC, et al.

The plaintiff in the case, Delia Borrego, alleges that Precision Toxicology, LLC failed to pay its employees the wages they were owed. A class action lawsuit alleged the company violated California labor laws by failing to provide all minimum and overtime wages and other benefits.

The Defendant: Delia Borrego v. Precision Toxicology, LLC, et al.

The defendant in the case is Precision Toxicology, a part of Precision Diagnostics, a California-based laboratory that performs different tests using automated processes. While much of their testing is through automated processes, Precision Toxicology still employs approximately 411 workers to oversee the testing and monitor the automated processes.

More Case Details: Delia Borrego v. Precision Toxicology, LLC, et al.

California's state labor laws are some of the strictest in the country, guaranteeing employees the right to fair wages for hours worked, meal breaks and rest periods, benefits, etc. In addition to failing to pay wages, Precision Toxicology allegedly violated California state labor laws by failing to provide rest and meal breaks (or premiums to replace the value of missed breaks), reimburse business expenses, provide accurate itemized wage statements, and pay wages in a timely fashion upon separations. While Precision Toxicology did not admit wrongdoing, they agreed to resolve the allegations with a $545,000 settlement deal. The settlement benefits individuals working for Precision Toxicology in California between Dec. 24th, 2015, and November 3rd, 2021.

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