A former employee has taken legal action against a prominent fast-food franchise, alleging a series of labor law violations that could impact numerous current and former employees. Maria Sandoval Herrera filed a class-action lawsuit on September 2, 2025, in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, against California Food Management, LLC, which operates under the Burger King brand.
The complaint accuses the defendant of multiple labor law infractions including failure to pay all earned wages and overtime wages, failure to provide mandatory rest and meal periods, and failure to timely pay wages upon termination. The lawsuit further alleges that the company failed to provide lawful wage statements and did not comply with the California Wage Theft Prevention Act notice requirements. Herrera claims these violations occurred over a four-year period leading up to the filing date and affected all non-exempt employees who worked for the company during this time.
Herrera’s lawsuit outlines various sub-classes within the broader class of affected employees. These include individuals who were not paid for overtime work exceeding eight hours in a day or forty hours in a week, those who were denied appropriate rest and meal breaks as mandated by law, and those who did not receive timely payment upon leaving their jobs. Additionally, the suit highlights issues such as requiring employees to sign false statements regarding their working hours and failing to indemnify work-related expenses.
The plaintiff seeks recovery of unpaid wages along with statutory penalties for each violation. She also demands compensatory damages for emotional distress caused by these alleged practices. Furthermore, Herrera is pursuing injunctive relief to prevent future violations by the defendant and ensure compliance with state labor laws.
Representing Maria Sandoval Herrera are attorneys from Denis & Rasi PC and Robert W. Skripko Jr., PC. The case is presided over by an unnamed judge under Case No.: 2025 CUIOE050103.
Source: 2025CUOE050103_Maria_Sandoval_v_California_Food_Complaint_County_of_Ventura_California.pdf
Source: 2025CUOE050103_Maria_Sandoval_v_California_Food_Complaint_County_of_Ventura_California.pdf
Source: 2025CUOE050103_Maria_Sandoval_v_California_Food_Complaint_County_of_Ventura_California.pdf
Source: 2025CUOE050103_Maria_Sandoval_v_California_Food_Complaint_County_of_Ventura_California.pdf
