Santa Clara, California — A California resident has filed a lawsuit against C & H 888, Inc., operating as IHOP, alleging multiple wage and hour violations. The complaint, filed in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, claims the restaurant chain violated the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).
The lawsuit, by Brian Lopez Jimenez, alleges the company failed to pay employees for all hours worked, including minimum wage and overtime. Further accusations include not providing legally mandated meal and rest periods, maintaining inaccurate records of hours worked and wages paid, and issuing inaccurate wage statements. The complaint also asserts that IHOP did not reimburse employees for necessary job-related expenses.
Jimenez contends these practices represent a pattern of intentional misconduct by IHOP. The lawsuit states the company was aware of these alleged improprieties but failed to correct them. He seeks civil penalties under PAGA for himself and other affected employees.
The lawsuit requests the court declare IHOP’s actions unlawful, award civil penalties, and issue an injunction preventing future violations. Jimenez also seeks legal fees and costs. The case highlights ongoing concerns about labor law compliance in California. This action aims to hold employers accountable for systemic wage and hour violations impacting numerous workers.
