Published: July 02, 2026
Overview
A class action lawsuit against Leonardo’s Restaurant, Inc. has reached a settlement following preliminary court approval. The case, filed on April 9, 2014, was brought by three former employees—Arlis Villalta, Erika Gil, and Kattya Zavala—on behalf of themselves and other workers employed at the restaurant. The plaintiffs alleged that the restaurant violated wage and hour laws through various employment practices.
The court granted preliminary approval of the settlement on September 14, 2022, finding that the proposed terms appear fair and reasonable to affected workers. The settlement applies to all employees who worked at Leonardo’s Restaurant during the relevant period covered by the lawsuit. Class members will have several options regarding their participation. They may do nothing and accept the settlement terms, submit a claim to receive compensation if required by the settlement structure, opt out entirely to pursue their own legal action, or file an objection with the court if they believe the settlement is unfair.
The court has approved detailed notices that will inform all eligible class members about these options and provide instructions for how to proceed. A final fairness hearing is scheduled to determine whether the settlement, along with any attorney fees and awards to the named plaintiffs, should receive final court approval. At that hearing, the judge will consider any objections raised by class members and make a final determination on whether the settlement adequately compensates workers for the alleged violations. Class members who wish to participate should watch for official settlement notices containing specific deadlines for submitting claims or objections, as these dates will be critical to protecting their rights under the settlement agreement.
Important Documents
- Preliminary Order
- Settlement Agreement
- Leonardosrestaurant_ Forma De Reclamo
- Leonardosrestaurant_Aviso De La Clase
- Leonardosrestaurant_Class Notice
- Leonardosrestaurant_ Claim Form
- Villalta [Proposed] Judgment
- Amended Settlement Agreement
Official Settlement Website
For full details or to file a claim, visit:
https://www.cptgroupcaseinfo.com/LeonardosRestaurant/