Hy’s Livery Service Overtime Lawsuit
Chauffeurs are suing Hy’s Livery Service for making illegal deductions from their pay for working meal breaks.
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I. Who are the Defendants?
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Hy’s Livery Services, Inc. is a Connecticut-based corporation
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II. What is this case about?A
Meal-Breaks and Overtime We claim in this lawsuit that Hy’s violated both Connecticut and federal laws by making illegal deductions from chauffeurs’ pay for working meal breaks.
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III. What court is the case filed in?A
State. This case was filed in Connecticut Superior Court, Judicial District of New Haven at New haven. (Docket No. NNH-CV19-6090694-S).
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IIII. 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
Participation. Fill out the form here, or below and submit it to us electronically or by mail.
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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 chauffeurs 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 chauffeurs are entitled to withheld wages and unpaid overtime under state law, as well as damages and interest.
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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 |
| March 13, 2019 | Complaint | This is the lawsuit itself which includes the detailed allegations of wrongdoing. |