In a significant legal move, a class-action lawsuit has been filed against a California nonprofit corporation accused of multiple labor law violations. The complaint, brought forward by Antonio Lozano Marquez on September 9, 2025, in the Superior Court of California for the County of Santa Clara, targets EAH, Inc., doing business as EAH Housing, and EAH Community Housing, Inc. The case seeks to address grievances related to unpaid wages and overtime compensation among other labor code violations.
Antonio Lozano Marquez, representing himself and others similarly situated, claims that the defendants systematically failed to pay minimum wages and overtime as required under California Labor Code § 510. According to the lawsuit, employees were often required to work off-the-clock without compensation and were not paid for all hours worked at appropriate rates. The complaint also highlights issues with meal and rest breaks, alleging that employees were denied their rightful breaks or were not compensated when breaks were missed or interrupted. “Defendants placed their needs over Class Members lawful meal breaks,” Marquez states in the filing.
The lawsuit accuses EAH Housing and its affiliate of violating several sections of the California Labor Code including §§ 226(a), 203, 204, and others concerning payroll records and necessary business expense reimbursements. Additionally, it claims violations under Business & Professions Code § 17200 et seq., arguing that these practices constitute unfair competition by gaining an advantage over competitors through unlawful means.
Marquez is seeking various forms of relief from the court. This includes compensatory damages for unpaid wages and overtime dating back four years prior to the filing of this action. The suit also demands liquidated damages equal to unpaid minimum wages plus interest. Further relief sought includes penalties under Labor Code § 226(e) for inaccurate wage statements provided to employees, restitution for unfair competition practices under Business & Professions Code § 17200 et seq., and reimbursement for necessary expenditures incurred by employees in accordance with Labor Code § 2802.
Representing Marquez are attorneys Natalie Haritoonian and Andrea A. Amaya Silva from D.Law Inc., based in Glendale, California. The case has been assigned Case No.: 25CV474691 with Judge J. Nguyen reviewing it.
Source: 25CV474691_Antonio_Lozano_v_Eah_Complaint_County_of_Santa_Clara_California.pdf
