A class action lawsuit has been filed against a prominent California-based event design and production company, accusing it of widespread labor violations. The complaint was lodged by Oscar Hernandez on November 12, 2025, in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, targeting Blueprint Studios Trends, Inc. Hernandez claims that the company engaged in unlawful employment practices affecting him and other similarly situated employees.
The legal action initiated by Oscar Hernandez alleges that Blueprint Studios failed to adhere to multiple provisions of the California Labor Code. According to the complaint, Hernandez worked as an Event Organizer for Blueprint Studios in 2022 and experienced several labor law violations during his tenure. The lawsuit outlines specific grievances such as unpaid overtime wages, failure to provide meal and rest breaks, non-payment of minimum wages, delayed final wage payments upon termination or resignation, and unreimbursed business expenses. These allegations are backed by claims that the company employed a significant number of “cash workers,” who were paid off-the-books without proper wage statements or benefits.
Hernandez’s complaint provides detailed accounts of his work experience at Blueprint Studios. He describes being recruited by an individual named Araceli to join teams organizing large-scale events for major corporate clients like Google. Workers were reportedly required to sign handwritten attendance sheets but were not allowed to clock in or out using any formal timekeeping system. The plaintiff alleges that despite working long shifts exceeding twelve hours per day, he and his colleagues were denied meal and rest breaks essential for their physically demanding tasks.
In one instance recounted in the lawsuit, Hernandez sustained a foot injury while moving heavy furniture at an event but was denied medical assistance due to his classification as a “cash worker.” This practice allegedly allowed Blueprint Studios to circumvent payroll taxes and insurance obligations mandated by California law. The plaintiff contends that these actions constitute unfair business practices under California Business & Professions Code §§ 17200 et seq., giving the company an unlawful advantage over competitors.
Hernandez seeks various forms of relief from the court on behalf of himself and other affected employees. These include compensatory damages for unpaid wages, statutory penalties for labor code violations, reimbursement for business-related expenses incurred during employment, and restitution under unfair competition laws. Additionally, he requests injunctive relief to prevent further violations by Blueprint Studios.
Representing Oscar Hernandez are attorneys Jose Macias Jr., Ivan Munoz, and Victor Perez from Macias Law LLP. The case is being overseen by Judge L. Ayala under Case #25CV479925.
Source: 25CV479925_Oscar_Hernandez_v_Blueprint_Studios_Complaint_County_of_Santa_Clara_California.pdf
