In a significant legal move, a class action lawsuit has been filed against a California corporation for alleged violations of labor laws. The complaint was lodged by Nurer Bilash in the Superior Court of California for Ventura County on December 31, 2024, targeting Simi CDJR and unnamed defendants. This case could have wide-reaching implications for current and former employees of the company.
Nurer Bilash, the plaintiff, claims that Simi CDJR engaged in numerous violations of the California Labor Code and unfair business practices. The allegations include failure to pay minimum and overtime wages, not providing meal and rest periods, failing to issue accurate wage statements, and not indemnifying employees for work-related expenses. These actions are said to breach several sections of the California Labor Code as well as the Business & Professions Code. "Defendants have obtained valuable property, money and services from Plaintiff," states the complaint, emphasizing the gravity of these accusations.
The plaintiff argues that Simi CDJR's conduct was deliberate and systemic across its operations in California. Bilash alleges that during his employment from September 2024 onwards, he experienced unpaid work hours and inadequate breaks contrary to state law requirements. He asserts that these issues were not isolated incidents but part of broader practices affecting many employees. "Defendants' violations...were willful and deliberate," claims Bilash in his filing.
Bilash is seeking class certification to represent all similarly affected employees who worked for Simi CDJR during the statutory period. The relief sought includes unpaid wages with interest, statutory penalties, liquidated damages, attorney fees, costs of suit, and injunctive relief to prevent future violations. Additionally, Bilash demands restitution under California's Unfair Competition Law for unfair business practices.
Representing Bilash are attorneys John G. Yslas, Eugene Zinovyev, John Brown, and Gabrielle Solé from Wilshire Law Firm. The case is being overseen by Ventura County's Superior Court under Case No.: #2U24CLIOEOS5021.