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A new court ruling finds intimidation, unpaid overtime, and other allegations of abuse at GT's kombucha factories, according to the Los Angeles Times.

After nearly a decade of litigation and perseverance, eleven workers finally had their day in court. We whole-heartedly agree with the Court's factual findings and legal conclusions as articulated in the Statement of Decision. Our clients will receive the payment of wages that they earned ten years ago, but were illegally deprived. This is the first phase of a three part trial and we will continue forward to advocate for all other workers whose rights have yet to be vindicated.

For nearly 30 years, the story of GT's Living Foods has been one of bootstrapped, entrepreneurial success on steroids. The founder said in testimony that he believed plaintiffs were 'taking advantage of the system.'

After nearly a decade of litigation and perseverance, eleven workers finally had their day in court. We whole-heartedly agree with the Court's factual findings and legal conclusions as articulated in the Statement of Decision. Our clients will receive the payment of wages that they earned ten years ago, but were illegally deprived. This is the first phase of a three part trial and we will continue forward to advocate for all other workers whose rights have yet to be vindicated.

After nearly a decade of litigation and perseverance, eleven workers finally had their day in court. We whole-heartedly agree with the Court's factual findings and legal conclusions as articulated in the Statement of Decision. Our clients will receive the payment of wages that they earned ten years ago, but were illegally deprived. This is the first phase of a three part trial and we will continue forward to advocate for all other workers whose rights have yet to be vindicated.

L. A. Judge has ruled that G. T.'s living foods the company that makes the synergy come boot shell and other wellness products mistreated its workers.

After nearly a decade of litigation and perseverance, eleven workers finally had their day in court. We whole-heartedly agree with the Court's factual findings and legal conclusions as articulated in the Statement of Decision. Our clients will receive the payment of wages that they earned ten years ago, but were illegally deprived. This is the first phase of a three part trial and we will continue forward to advocate for all other workers whose rights have yet to be vindicated.

A Los Angeles Superior Court ruling held that Millennium Products, Inc., now known and operating as GT’s Living Foods, LLC, the makers of Synergy Kombucha and other wellness brands, responsible for mistreatment of its workers and owes eleven of his former employees a sum approaching half a million dollars. 

After nearly a decade of litigation and perseverance, eleven workers finally had their day in court. We whole-heartedly agree with the Court's factual findings and legal conclusions as articulated in the Statement of Decision. Our clients will receive the payment of wages that they earned ten years ago, but were illegally deprived. This is the first phase of a three part trial and we will continue forward to advocate for all other workers whose rights have yet to be vindicated.

After nearly a decade of litigation and perseverance, eleven workers finally had their day in court. We whole-heartedly agree with the Court's factual findings and legal conclusions as articulated in the Statement of Decision. Our clients will receive the payment of wages that they earned ten years ago, but were illegally deprived. This is the first phase of a three part trial and we will continue forward to advocate for all other workers whose rights have yet to be vindicated.

After nearly a decade of litigation and perseverance, eleven workers finally had their day in court. We whole-heartedly agree with the Court's factual findings and legal conclusions as articulated in the Statement of Decision. Our clients will receive the payment of wages that they earned ten years ago, but were illegally deprived. This is the first phase of a three part trial and we will continue forward to advocate for all other workers whose rights have yet to be vindicated.

Jennifer Kramer is speaking at California Applicants’ Attorneys Association’s Workers’ Compensation and Labor & Employment Cases Southern California Chapter program.

Join Attorney Jennifer Kramer for a virtual presentation titled, “A Review of Significant CA Wage and Hour Cases in 2022” with the Marin County Bar Association. Topics will include arbitration, PAGA, meal breaks, independent contractors, rounding, and public employees.

CELA’s Barristers Committee invites you to attend a Trial Story Hour discussion with CELA members Rob Hennig and Helen You of Hennig Kramer Ruiz & Singh, LLP. Rob and Helen will be discussing their recent victory in the first phase of a trifurcated trial against GT's Living Foods, LLC (previously Millennium Products, Inc.) one of the largest producers of kombucha in the country.

We are honored to announce the selection of attorney Ashley H. Cruz to the 2023 Southern California Rising Stars list! This exclusive list recognizes the top 2.5% of attorneys in Southern California. Congratulations, Ashley, on the outstanding distinction!

Attorney Shoshee Hui has been selected for the Super Lawyers® Rising Stars 2023 list in Southern California, a distinction received by only 2.5% of lawyers. Shoshee has been honored for Employment Litigation: Plaintiff issues. Join us in wishing her a well-deserved congratulations!

Hennig Kramer Ruiz & Singh, LLP is proud to announce attorney Dat Phan's selection to the 2023 Southern California Rising Stars list! Dat has demonstrated excellence in the practice of law and received this honor that is limited to 2.5% of the attorneys in California. Congratulations, Dat!

"PAGA is a frequent target of criticism, but now we are seeing the most credible threat yet. Every year, at least a half dozen. bills are brought that seek to gut or lessen the impact of PAGA. In recent years, employers have been using the California proposition system to gut laws aimed at curbing wage theft. For example, famously, Prop 22 took away workplace protections for app-based drivers. In 2018, voters agreed to strip away the rights of ambulance drivers to take breaks. In 2024, voters will decide the fate of PAGA. We need to work together to protect and maximize the effectiveness of PAGA in combating wage theft." Read more about PAGA in Attorney Jennifer Kramer's most recent article.

Attorney Jennifer Kramer will be a featured speaker at Santa Clara County Bar Association 2023's Review of 2022 Labor & Employment Law Cases & Statutes - From A to Infinity

Attorneys Jennifer Kramer, Rob Hennig, and Brandon Ruiz were once again selected for the Super Lawyers® list in Los Angeles, CA, a distinction received by only five percent of lawyers. Jennifer Kramer has been honored for Employment & Labor Law, and Rob Hennig and Brandon Ruiz have been honored for Employment Litigation: Plaintiff. Join us in wishing them a well-deserved congratulations!