Los Angeles Employment Partner David Kadue Quoted in the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal
"99 Cents Case Could Spur Lawsuits"

The Daily Journal reported on a recent Second District Court of Appeal's decision that could make companies doing business in California even more vulnerable to lawsuits for a variety of nonwage-related violations. In this particular case—Bright v. 99 Cents Only Stores—the plaintiff alleged her employer failed to provide cashiers with seats during shifts. According to the Daily Journal article, the decision could open the door for similar types of suits, including failing to maintain a certain temperature in restrooms to failing to provide uniforms.

"There are a lot of nonwage provisions in the wage orders, and people who want to file lawsuits, under this ruling, have more ammunition to do that,” David said. “It could be a lot of money in a collective action.”