On May 6, 2025, a significant class action lawsuit was filed in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The complaint, brought forward by Albert Baliola against Hill View Packing Company, Inc., alleges a series of labor law violations that could impact many current and former employees. This legal battle highlights critical issues surrounding employee rights and corporate responsibilities under California's stringent labor laws.
The lawsuit was initiated by Albert Baliola, who is represented by Justice Law Corporation attorneys Douglas Han, Shunt Tatavos-Gharajeh, and Talia Lux. Filed under case number 25CV465226, the complaint accuses Hill View Packing Company, Inc., along with unnamed defendants referred to as DOES 1 through 100, of numerous violations of the California Labor Code. These include failure to pay overtime wages as required by sections 510 and 1198, non-compliance with meal and rest period regulations under sections 226.7 and 512(a), and failure to reimburse business expenses according to sections 2800 and 2802.
Baliola's complaint paints a picture of systemic wage abuse within Hill View Packing Company. It alleges that the company engaged in practices such as not compensating employees for all hours worked, denying legally mandated meal and rest breaks without paying premium wages in lieu thereof, and failing to provide accurate wage statements. "Defendants engaged in a uniform policy and systematic scheme of wage abuse," states the complaint, which claims these actions were willful and designed to increase profits at the expense of employee rights.
The plaintiff seeks class certification for all similarly situated hourly-paid or non-exempt employees who worked for Hill View Packing Company in California over the past four years. The lawsuit demands various forms of relief including unpaid wages at overtime rates, statutory penalties for inaccurate wage statements, reimbursement for business expenses incurred by employees, liquidated damages for minimum wage violations, and injunctive relief to prevent future violations.
In addition to monetary compensation for affected employees, Baliola seeks an order from the court requiring Hill View Packing Company to comply with all applicable labor laws moving forward. The plaintiff also requests restitution under California Business & Professions Code sections 17200 et seq., arguing that the company's unfair business practices gave it an unlawful advantage over competitors.
Representing Baliola are attorneys from Justice Law Corporation: Douglas Han (SBN 232858), Shunt Tatavos-Gharajeh (SBN 272164), and Talia Lux (SBN 336074). The case is presided over by Judge A. Hernandez under Case ID: 25CV465226.