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Case 1:11-cv-04673-FB-JMA Document 26 Filed 02/24/12 Page 20 of 26 PageID #: 109
121. Because Defendants’ violations of the FLSA have been willful, a three-year
statute of limitations applies, pursuant to 29 U.S.C. § 225.
122. As a result of Defendants’ willful violations of the FLSA, Plaintiffs and all other
similarly situated have suffered damages by being denied overtime wages in accordance with 29
U.S.C. §§ 201 et seq.
123. As a result of the unlawful acts of Defendants, Plaintiffs and other similarly
situated current and former employees have been deprived of overtime compensation and other
wages in amounts to be determined at trial, and are entitled to recovery of such amounts,
liquidated damages, prejudgment interest, attorneys’ fees, costs and other compensation pursuant
to 29 U.S.C. § 216(b).
paragraphs.
SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION
Fair Labor Standards Act – Gap Time
(Brought on behalf of Plaintiffs and the FLSA Collective)
124. Plaintiffs reallege and incorporate by reference all allegations in all preceding
125. Defendants have engaged in a widespread pattern and practice of violating the
FLSA, as described in this Amended Complaint.
126. Plaintiffs have consented in writing to be a party of this action, pursuant to 29
U.S.C. § 216(b).
127. At all relevant times, Plaintiffs and other similarly situated current and former
employees were engaged in commerce and/or the production of goods for commerce within the
meaning of 29 U.S.C. §§ 206(a) and 207(a).
128. The wage provisions set forth in §§ 201 et seq. of the FLSA apply to Defendants.
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