Dakota’s
Server Unpaid Wages Lawsuit
Servers are suing Dakota of Rocky Hill for minimum wage violations.
Opt-Ins to date: 11
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I. Who are the Defendants?
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Dakota of Rocky Hill, LLC Delaware corporation which operates a restaurant in Rocky Hill, Connecticut.
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II. What is this case about?A
Minimum Wage. We claim in this law suit that Dakota violated Connecticut minimum wage laws by not paying servers minimum wage for their side work.
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III. What court is the case filed in?A
Federal. This case is filed in United States District Court, District of Connecticut.
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IV. Should I fear retaliation?A
No. It is illegal to retaliate against an employee who joins a lawsuit like this. If you experience retaliation, we will help you.
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V. How do I join?A
Contact Us. Call our office at 860-522-8888 to discuss whether you may be eligible to participate in this case.
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VI. Where can I go to get answers to my questions?A
Call us. You are always welcome to call us at Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore who will do their best to answer your questions. Our number is 860-522-8888.
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VII. Who are the lawyers representing?A
Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore, LLC. The servers who brought this lawsuit are being represented by the Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore. We are experienced lawyers and have successfully handled cases like this in the past.
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VIII. How much can I expect to get?A
It depends. We claim that servers should be paid twice the amount of full minimum wage for all hours worked, minus what Dakota has already paid them.
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IX. Will I have to pay any legal fees or costs?A
No. We have agreed to work on this case on a “contingency” basis which means that our fee, and reimbursement for our costs, will come, if at all, out of any settlement. The court will closely supervise our fee petition and ensure that it is fair to the class.
X. What is the status of the case?
The following represents the status of the case as of the date indicated:
| DATE | COURT FILING | DESCRIPTION |
| February 15th, 2017 | Complaint | This is the lawsuit itself which includes the detailed allegations of wrongdoing. |
| October 11th, 2017 | Settlement Conference Scheduled | A settlement conference has been scheduled for January 23rd, 2018. |