VELAZQUEZ v. LE ROYALE LLC

Defendant: Le Royale
Food & beverageOther
CourtDistrict Court, S.D. New York
Case Number1:26-cv-08107
FiledSeptember 17, 2026
StatusPending

What this case is about

Workers are suing Le Royale, likely a restaurant or hospitality establishment, claiming the company violated federal wage and hour laws under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The plaintiffs allege that the company failed to properly compensate employees for all hours worked, which may include issues such as unpaid overtime, minimum wage violations, or improper wage practices. The proposed class likely consists of current and former employees who worked for Le Royale and were subject to the same allegedly unlawful pay practices. The lawsuit seeks to recover unpaid wages, overtime compensation, and other damages on behalf of all similarly situated workers who were affected by the company's alleged failure to meet its legal obligations under federal labor law.

What happens next

The case is in its earliest stage. The defendant has not yet responded. Class certification — the court's decision on whether the case can proceed as a class action — typically takes 12 to 24 months after filing.

Source: CourtListener docket entry. This summary was generated automatically and may not reflect subsequent filings.

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