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Sun Valley Wage and Hour Cases

Benjamin Eghbali, Esq.Legal notes by Benjamin Eghbali, Esq.

Every Wage and Hour Division case closed against employers in Sun Valley since 2004: 49 cases, $1,388,732 in back wages, newest first.

Every federal wage and hour case closed in California since 2004 and a handful before: 30,596 investigations, 23,910 employers, $472,441,289 in back wages for 335,130 workers.

Wage and hour cases in Sun Valley at a glance

Employers in Sun Valley account for 49 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 34 of which found violations (69%). Employers agreed to pay $1,388,732 in back wages to 1,090 workers, and $12,346 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 0 cases closed with $0 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Wholesale Trade ($715,964), Construction ($244,084), Health Care and Social Assistance ($142,988).

All cases, newest first

49 cases.

EmployerCase closedFindingsBack wagesWorkers paidPenalties
Alvand TransportationSep 17, 20245 violations repeat$1,4034$980
D&D Construction Specialties, Inc.Jun 2, 20231 violation000
White Cap
White Cap Management, LLC
Oct 23, 2022no violations found000
WETOct 2, 2022206 violations$645,8281560
Shell ElectricDec 31, 202114 violations$89,55870
Summit Design & ConstructionDec 31, 20218 violations repeat$15,7634$3,325
Fix Auto Sun Valley
J & L Body and Paint Shop, Inc. dba
Oct 28, 20171 violation$11610
Rodeo Food Distribution Inc.Aug 11, 2017no violations found000
Ambiance Medical TransportationJun 23, 2017no violations found000
Nanilla's FashionsApr 20, 2016no violations found000
Tuxford RecyclingJan 27, 20166 violations repeat$4,1425$385
Number One RecyclingJan 20, 201613 violations repeat$27,70812$3,696
Number 1 RecyclingJan 20, 20161 violation000
A & H Recycling, Inc.Oct 24, 20152 violations$50010
Mandarin TerraceMay 2, 201512 violations$70,02190
Jay's RecyclingFeb 1, 20155 violations$7,98030
Leo's Recycling, Inc.Jan 28, 201512 violations$9,35000
Gracias Pacific Landscape, IncApr 9, 20141 violation000
Bimbo Bakeries USAFeb 28, 2014no violations found000
Jon's TowingFeb 2, 20142 violations000
Sunland ProduceDec 4, 2013no violations found000
At Home Delivery ServicesDec 1, 20136 violations$5,48850
Socal SewingNov 13, 2013no violations found000
TM Scrap Metal, Inc.Sep 20, 2013no violations found000
Cornerstone MasonryFeb 24, 20136 violations$2,00010
Triangle EnterprisesFeb 20, 2013no violations found000
Smokehouse Pet Products, Inc.Nov 4, 201275 violations$92,700740
CMC Linen Rental, Inc.Aug 21, 20121 violation000
Pacifica Hospital of the ValleyApr 8, 2012356 violations$141,5163550
Community Recycling & Resource Recovery Inc.Jan 14, 20121 violation000
Calcrete Construction, Inc.Dec 19, 2011no violations found000
American Plastic Products, Inc.Oct 18, 201119 violations$2,849180
ACME Made In AmericaJul 18, 201026 violations$25,800230
Professional Building MaintenanceAug 16, 200921 violations repeat$11,83618$3,960
Drive Service
All Labor Tire Service, Inc
Mar 4, 2009no violations found000
Merchants Landscape ServicesDec 15, 2008no violations found000
Golden Forklifts
Golden Forklifts Sales & Services, Inc.
Jun 2, 2008no violations found000
Monty's Club ServiceDec 31, 200712 violations$5,72680
Olympus Enterprises, Inc.Sep 17, 20079 violations$3,34670
Kenter Canyon FarmsApr 17, 200740 violations$20,456390
Richmond American HomeAug 15, 2006no violations found000
Herrera Marble Designs
Herrera Marble & Design, LLC.
Jun 30, 2006130 violations$110,9631290
Denny's RestaurantFeb 28, 20065 violations$4,96840
H Studio
Acrylic Distribution Corporation
Feb 23, 200657 violations$25,396560
American Custom Ironworks, Inc.Jan 10, 2006no violations found000
Terra - Form, IncOct 26, 200537 violations000
BFI Waste Systems of North America, Inc.Mar 31, 20052 violations$5,04010
Alonso Medical GroupJun 9, 20049 violations$1,47280
Professional Building MaintenanceApr 11, 2004143 violations$56,8071420

Largest back-wage records in Sun Valley

EmployerCasesBack wagesWorkers paidLatest
WET1$645,828156Oct 2, 2022
Pacifica Hospital of the Valley1$141,516355Apr 8, 2012
Herrera Marble Designs1$110,963129Jun 30, 2006
Smokehouse Pet Products, Inc.1$92,70074Nov 4, 2012
Shell Electric1$89,5587Dec 31, 2021
Mandarin Terrace1$70,0219May 2, 2015
Professional Building Maintenance2$68,643160Aug 16, 2009
Number One Recycling1$27,70812Jan 20, 2016
ACME Made In America1$25,80023Jul 18, 2010
H Studio1$25,39656Feb 23, 2006
Kenter Canyon Farms1$20,45639Apr 17, 2007
Summit Design & Construction1$15,7634Dec 31, 2021
Leo's Recycling, Inc.1$9,3500Jan 28, 2015
Jay's Recycling1$7,9803Feb 1, 2015
Monty's Club Service1$5,7268Dec 31, 2007
At Home Delivery Services1$5,4885Dec 1, 2013
BFI Waste Systems of North America, Inc.1$5,0401Mar 31, 2005
Denny's Restaurant1$4,9684Feb 28, 2006
Tuxford Recycling1$4,1425Jan 27, 2016
Olympus Enterprises, Inc.1$3,3467Sep 17, 2007

By year closed

YearCasesWith violationsBack wagesWorkers paid
202411$1,4034
202311$00
202221$645,828156
202122$105,32111
201731$1161
201643$31,85017
201544$87,85113
201432$00
201362$7,4886
201244$234,216429
201121$2,84918
201011$25,80023
200921$11,83618
200820$00
200733$29,52854
200653$141,327189
200522$5,0401
200422$58,279150

Your rights in Sun Valley

The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in Sun Valley are owed the state minimum wage of $16.90 in 2026 or the higher local rate, overtime after 8 hours in a day, an hour of pay for each missed meal or rest period, and up to 30 days of wages when final pay is late. Claims go to the Labor Commissioner or to Superior Court, three years back, four under the Unfair Competition Law. Free, confidential review: (800) 371-3088.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division enforcement database, California cases through Sep 6, 2026. County is assigned from the city on the case. Back to the wage theft tracker.

About this data: Cases come from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division enforcement database (WHD compliance actions concluded since fiscal year 2005, California employers only), published by the Department of Labor and reloaded here every month. "Back wages" are amounts the employer agreed to pay at the close of the investigation; "penalties" are civil money penalties assessed. An investigation that found no violation is listed as such. The database does not include California Labor Commissioner cases or private lawsuits. This page is general information, not legal advice about your situation.

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