Lopez v. La Hacienda Mexican Grill, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Eduardo Lopez
Defendant: David Cortes and La Hacienda Mexican Grill, Inc.
Case Number: 8:2013cv00350
Filed: February 7, 2013
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Office: Tampa Office
County: Pinellas
Presiding Judge: Virginia M. Hernandez Covington
Presiding Judge: Mark A. Pizzo
Nature of Suit: Labor: Fair Standards
Cause of Action: 29 U.S.C. ยง 201 Fair Labor Standards Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff

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July 2, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER: Plaintiff's Motion for an Award of Attorney's Fees and Costs 17 is GRANTED. The Clerk is DIRECTED to enter judgment in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendants, jointly and severally, for the following amounts: (a) $36,540.0 0 in damages (minimum wages of $10,440.00 + overtime of $7,830.00 + liquidated damages of $18,270.00); (b) Attorney's fees and costs in the amount of $2,905.00 (attorney's fees of $2,480.00 + costs of $425.00); (c) Post-judgment interest, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1961, to accrue at the rate provided for in Section 1961 from the date of entry of final judgment by the Clerk to the date of payment. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 7/2/2013. (LRM)
June 14, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER: Plaintiff Eduardo Lopez's Motion for Default Judgment against Defendants La Hacienda Mexican Grill, Inc. and David Cortes 15 is GRANTED. Entry of judgment will be reserved until the damages attending Lopez's retaliatory terminatio n claim and the amount of costs, fees, and interest are determined. Plaintiff Eduardo Lopez is directed to provide the Court with additional information, on or before June 28, 2013, regarding the damages resulting from La Hacienda and Cortes' un lawful retaliation. Lopez may also file a motion, on or before June 28, 2013, regarding the award of costs, fees, and interest. Lopez is further directed to submit a proposed judgment to the Court on or before June 28, 2013. Signed by Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington on 6/14/2013. (LRM)
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Plaintiff: Eduardo Lopez
Represented By: Gilberto E. Sanchez
Represented By: Gil Sanchez Valencia, III
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