Date of publication: February 12, 2009
Source: Associated Press
Author: Larry Neumeister
Excerpt from article:
Garment workers on Thursday celebrated a jury verdict that they say will put more than a half million dollars in the pockets of 25 workers and open the door for scores of others to be paid proper wages.
The jury in U.S. District Court in Manhattan returned the verdict late Wednesday against Liberty Apparel and two of its owners after a 10-year court battle.
A judge tossed the lawsuit out in 2002, but it was reinstated on appeal.
The $589,331 awarded to the garment workers was meant to make up for thousands of hours worked at less than minimum wage and without overtime compensation...