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Former Wynn Las Vegas Server Accepts Reduced Settlement After FMLA Case Reassessment

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Las Vegas, Nevada — A former cocktail server at Wynn Las Vegas has settled her lawsuit regarding violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for a significantly lower amount following a federal judge’s decision. This comes after a jury awarded her a substantial sum last year, which the judge later deemed excessively high. Tiare Ramirez, who worked at the resort from 2008 until her termination in 2017, will now receive $27,200.75, a stark contrast to the $321,200 initially granted by the jury. U.S. District Judge Andrew Gordon reviewed the evidence presented during the … Read more

Former Wynn Las Vegas Server Opts for Reduced Payment in Family Leave Act Case After Jury Award Cut

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Las Vegas, NV — A former cocktail server at Wynn Las Vegas has opted to accept a significantly reduced payout linked to a jury’s decision regarding a violation of her rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act. The court’s decision comes after evaluation of the original jury award, which was deemed excessively high. U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Gordon approved a remittitur payment of $27,200.75 for Tiare Ramirez, a marked reduction from the jury’s original award of $321,200. Judge Gordon concluded that the amount awarded was flawed and supported Wynn’s request for a new … Read more