In a recent court filing in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, Silvio Omar Perez Marquez has initiated a collective action lawsuit against Sunstar Vending Inc. and its owner, David Leichus. The plaintiff alleges violations of both federal and state wage and hour laws during his employment as a vending machine technician from September 2022 to June 2023. Marquez claims he was not compensated appropriately for overtime hours worked beyond the standard 40-hour workweek, nor was he paid the legally mandated minimum wage. The lawsuit seeks compensatory damages, liquidated damages, interest, attorneys’ fees, and other legal remedies. The case highlights alleged systemic issues within Sunstar Vending Inc., affecting multiple employees under similar conditions.
Source: 125cv06215_Silvio_Omar_v_Sunstar_Vending_Complaint_Eastern_District_of_New_York.pdf
