Order | Filed: October 02, 2026
Flores Carrera v. Love Field Inc. et al
Labor: Fair Standards | New York Eastern
Order
ORDER: For the reasons stated in the attached Memorandum and Order, Plaintiffs' motions for conditional certification as a collective action under the FLSA pursuant to 29 U.S.C. § 216(b) are granted in part and denied in part. See E CF 40 ; ECF 52 in the related case No. 26-CV-0123 (DLI) (TAM), Herard v. Japan Village Inc., et al.
Plaintiffs are directed to serve the revised drafts (in English, Spanish, and Japanese) on Defendants by 10/16/2026. Defendants s hall serve any objections or give their consent by 10/30/2026. The parties are directed to file a motion for Court approval, which must include the final version of the notices and consent to sue form, by 11/13/2026.
Defendants ar e directed to produce to Plaintiffs a computer-readable file for each relevant location identifying potential opt-in plaintiffs' names, last known mailing addresses, personal email addresses, home and telephone numbers, dates of employment, job titles, primary language(s), and work locations by 10/16/2026.
Within 14 days of final approval by the Court, Plaintiffs Carrera and Herard, in the related case No. 26-CV-0123 (DLI) (TAM), Herard v. Japan Village Inc., et al., sha ll disseminate a copy of their respective lawsuits' approved Notice and consent to sue forms to the putative collectives. Further, within 14 days of final approval by the Court, Defendants shall post a copy or copies of the approved Notice and c onsent to sue forms at one or more conspicuous locations at the relevant worksites.
No sooner than 30 days following final approval by the Court, Plaintiffs may send one reminder notice by mail and email to notify potential opt-in Plaintiffs that the 60 day opt-in period is coming to a close. Within one week of the completion of the 60 day opt-in period, Defendants shall file a declaration via ECF certifying that the notice and consent forms were posted in appropriate, conspicuous locations of their businesses for the duration of the opt-in period.
So Ordered. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Taryn A. Merkl on 10/2/2026. (DT)
Order | Filed: October 02, 2026
Herard v. Japan Village Inc. et al
Labor: Fair Standards | New York Eastern
Order
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: For the reasons stated in the attached Memorandum and Order, Plaintiffs' motions for conditional certification as a collective action under the FLSA pursuant to 29 U.S.C. § 216(b) are granted in part and denied in part . See ECF 52 ; ECF 40 in the related case No. 26-CV-0843 (DLI) (TAM), Flores Carrera v. Love Field Inc., et al.
Plaintiffs are directed to serve the revised drafts (in English, Spanish, and Japanese) on Defendants by 10/16/2 026. Defendants shall serve any objections or give their consent by 10/30/2026. The parties are directed to file a motion for Court approval, which must include the final version of the notices and consent to sue form, by 11/13/2026 b>.
Defendants are directed to produce to Plaintiffs a computer-readable file for each relevant location identifying potential opt-in plaintiffs' names, last known mailing addresses, personal email addresses, home and telephone numbers, date s of employment, job titles, primary language(s), and work locations by 10/16/2026.
Within 14 days of final approval by the Court, Plaintiffs Herard and Carrera, in the related case No. 26-CV-0843 (DLI) (TAM), Flores Carrera v. Love F ield Inc., et al., shall disseminate a copy of their respective lawsuits' approved Notice and consent to sue forms to the putative collectives. Further, within 14 days of final approval by the Court, Defendants shall post a copy or copies of the approved Notice and consent to sue forms at one or more conspicuous locations at the relevant worksites.
No sooner than 30 days following final approval by the Court, Plaintiffs may send one reminder notice by mail and email to notify potent ial opt-in Plaintiffs that the 60 day opt-in period is coming to a close. Within one week of the completion of the 60 day opt-in period, Defendants shall file a declaration via ECF certifying that the notice and consent forms were posted in appropriate, conspicuous locations of their businesses for the duration of the opt-in period.
So Ordered. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Taryn A. Merkl on 10/2/2026. (DT)