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Benefits from a $30 million class action arbitration settlement are now available for security professionals who are current or former employees of Universal Protection Service.
Current and former employees can qualify for payment if they worked as a security guard or in a similar position between Feb. 26, 2011 and Nov. 22, 2017.
Claimant Robert Stone brought this action in private arbitration, raising claims under federal and California employment law.
Stone alleges respondent Universal Protection Service LP failed to pay minimum wage and overtime rates for all qualifying hours worked. He further alleges Universal Protection Service violated requirements governing meal breaks, rest breaks and waiting times, and that the company failed to reimburse employees for necessary business expenses.
Stone sought recovery of unpaid wages, injunctive relief, and penalties under the California Private Attorneys General Act.
Universal Protection Service continues to deny Stone’s claims but agreed to the settlement in the interest of avoiding the cost of further litigation.
The settlement also resolves similar claims raised elsewhere by plaintiffs Brittany Cole, Andres Medina and Melonie Goodrum. All three of those plaintiffs and Stone serve as class representatives in this arbitration.
Under terms of the settlement, Universal Protection Service will pay a maximum $30 million. This amount will cover a $15,000 award to each of the named class representatives, class counsel’s attorney fees and costs, the costs of administering the settlement, and a payment to the California Labor & Workforce Development Agency.
The remaining settlement funds will be distributed among qualifying Class Members who submit valid and timely claims, according to the number of weeks they worked for Universal Protection Service during the relevant period.
Universal Protection Service says that, as required by law, it will not retaliate against any employees for participating in this settlement.
Class Members can exclude themselves from the settlement or object to its terms by submitting a written request no later than Feb. 14, 2018.
Who’s Eligible
The Class covers any person employed in California by Universal Protection Service LP or any of its successors as a non-exempt security professional – for example, security guards, or jobs with similar titles and duties – at any time from Feb. 26, 2011 through Nov. 22, 2017.
Potential Award
Individual settlement payments will be based on the number of work weeks the Class Member worked during the class period, which runs from Feb. 26, 2011 to Nov. 22, 2017.
Payments will be adjusted for Class Members who already settled a portion of their claims through another settlement referred to as the Davis/Mitchell-Straub settlement or who opted out of that settlement.
The settlement website does not offer an estimate of individual payment amounts but provides this formula: “Individual Settlement Payment = Individual Work Weeks ÷ Class Work Weeks × Net Settlement Amount.”
Proof of Purchase
Class Members may submit a claim online using the Claim ID found in their mailed settlement notice. Claim Forms may also be submitted via mail.
Class Members may need to submit a filled-out IRS Form W-9, if applicable.
Claim Form
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
2/14/2018
Case Name
Stone v. Universal Protection Service LP, Case No. 01-15-0002-7497, before the American Arbitration Association
Final Hearing
3/22/2018
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Robert Stone v. Universal Protection Service LP
c/o ILYM Group Inc.
P.O. Box 2031
Tustin, CA 92781
Phone (855) 309-1484
Fax (888) 845-6185
claims@ILYMGroupClassAction.com
Class Counsel
Heather Davis
PROTECTION LAW GROUP
Peter R. Dion-Kindem
THE DION-KINDEM LAW FIRM
Lonnie C. Blanchard, III
THE BLANCHARD LAW GROUP APC
Norm Blumenthal
BLUMENTHAL NORDREHAUG & BHOWMIK
J.D. Henderson
LAW OFFICE OF J.D. HENDERSON
Defense Counsel
Richard J. Simmons
Jason W. Kearnaghan
Cassidy M. English
Michael T. Campbell
SHEPPARD MULLIN RICHTER & HAMPTON LLP
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410 thoughts onCalifornia Universal Protection Service Unpaid Overtime Settlement
When can I expect my settlement check it’s over $1000.00 dollars???
I keep asking the same thing. 1st was they reached a settlement, they just have to wait for both parties to receive confirmation. So I wait a couple weeks and ask if they received confirmation. They responded no update yet try again in a couple weeks. I try again in a couple more weeks, response was, no update yet, try again in July. I got that May 9th 2018. I’m sure someone knows what the status is but they are not letting us know. By the way, we are still not getting paid for missed breaks. You would think they would learn from this lawsuit.
I spoke to a representative of the law firm and she stated, that it will take approximately 2 to 3 months from July first before the checks will be mailed.
That’s BS. Another rep told me something different. That we might get them in July. We should sue someone ourselves. F it!
I agree, we are still not getting paid for missed breaks. You would think with this lawsuit, they would have learned.
still haven’t got my check for $700
Hell yeah I need all mines… ASAP tryna buy a labtop wit it
I bet you are too, if not your wouldn’t be in this page taking the time to comment. HAHAHA
To Mr. Eric- yes, definitely looking forward to any unexpected check. Who wouldn’t?
Security is a fine job for those who need a job!!!
I now have a much better job and can do overtime to make extra change.
I’ve worked retail, been a security guard and now work for the county.
However, a job is a job people. It may not be a career at that point but it’ll pay some bills and put some spending money in your pocket.
Still waiting myself
I worked for universal for 3years from 2011 -2013 I signed off so now we get to hurry up and wait the 30 million was approved can I get my 300 BUCKS already?
Good lord the sooner the better. Daddy needs a new 45. Btw I say we meet here to confirm when we get our checks. Bookmark this page.
I’m with it! Lol. Btw has anyone gotten their pay yet?
Yes I sent my email confirmation so when they sending my check march 22 been passed
It would be helpful if anyone can provide a get paid date if it becomes available and comment when someone gets paid. Thank You for your time.
Wow!!
This situation is starting to sound like tax season where’s my refund type shit. With people wanting their money. But no answers are bent given.
Why do I get the feeling like. The law firm is putting this settlement money Into some type of high interest account or investment account. To grow the money. Before they send us our checks. That’s how these greedy people work.
Has anybody got their checks?
NO BUT HOPEFULLY SOON!