Nicholas Lucas has taken legal action against his former employer, alleging a series of labor violations that have affected him and other employees. On February 5, 2025, Nicholas Lucas filed a complaint in the Superior Court of California for the County of Santa Clara against JM Mountain View LLC. The lawsuit claims multiple breaches of California's labor laws under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).
The complaint accuses JM Mountain View LLC of failing to pay employees for all hours worked, including minimum, straight time, and overtime wages. It also alleges that the company did not provide required meal and rest periods, failed to maintain accurate records of hours worked and meal periods, and did not timely pay final wages upon termination. Additionally, the lawsuit claims that the company failed to furnish accurate wage statements and indemnify employees for necessary expenditures incurred during their employment.
Lucas asserts that these violations were willful and deliberate on the part of JM Mountain View LLC. He highlights how California's wage-and-hour laws are designed to protect workers' rights and ensure they receive fair compensation for their labor. The complaint emphasizes that these laws serve a compelling public interest by fostering a stable job market where employers are held accountable for their obligations.
In his role as a PAGA representative, Lucas seeks civil penalties on behalf of himself, other aggrieved employees, and the State of California. The penalties are sought under various sections of the California Labor Code, including sections 210, 226.3, 1174.5, 1197.1, and 2699. Furthermore, Lucas requests injunctive relief to prevent future violations by JM Mountain View LLC.
The attorneys representing Nicholas Lucas in this case are John G. Yslas, Fawn F. Bekam, and Desiree Ruiz Alfaro from Wilshire Law Firm PLC in Los Angeles. The case is being reviewed under Case No.: 250V458270 by Judge J. Nguyen at the Superior Court of California for the County of Santa Clara.