County record, U.S. Labor Department investigations

San Joaquin County Wage and Hour Cases

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

Every Wage and Hour Division case closed against employers in San Joaquin County since 2004: 658 cases, $6,299,919 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 San Joaquin County at a glance

Employers in San Joaquin County account for 658 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 447 of which found violations (68%). Employers agreed to pay $6,299,919 in back wages to 6,434 workers, and $1,479,592 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 1 cases closed with $0 in back wages. The industries with the most back wages here are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ($2,417,333), Construction ($1,410,814), Health Care and Social Assistance ($1,211,089).

All cases, newest first

658 cases, page 6 of 7.

EmployerCityCase closedFindingsBack wagesWorkers paidPenalties
SafewayTracyJan 7, 20082 violations000
McDonald's
McDonalds of San Joaquin County
StocktonNov 23, 2007no violations found000
Whitehawk CarriersStocktonSep 30, 20073 violations$70220
Yellow Freight SystemTracyAug 13, 2007no violations found000
J & R FarmsLindenJul 20, 2007no violations found000
V & A Lagorio, Inc.LindenJul 19, 2007no violations found000
R. & J. Dondero, Inc.LindenJul 18, 2007no violations found000
Elite Roofing Company, Inc.
Central Valley's Elite Roofing Company, Inc.
MantecaJul 16, 200718 violations$9,764170
Raul Magana - FLCStocktonJun 20, 20071 violation000
Independent Drywall, Inc.LodiJun 18, 200736 violations000
San Joaquin County Behavioral Health ServicesStocktonJun 13, 2007no violations found000
Di Bella Farm LaborLodiJun 9, 20077 violations repeat$5810
Luna's Farm LaborLodiJun 7, 200711 violations$1003$650
Chinchiolo Stemilt California LLCStocktonJun 7, 20075 violations000
Ooga Booga Inc
Ooga Booga Beach Inc.
LodiJun 7, 20071 violation000
Lakewood MeatsLodiJun 1, 2007no violations found000
Sunset Bar & Grill #B
T & L Restaurant Enterprises, Inc.
LodiJun 1, 20071 violation000
Magdaleno Farm Labor ContractorStocktonMay 24, 200718 violations$2,70016$1,250
Magdaleno Farm Labor ContractorStocktonMay 24, 200713 violations$1,50011$750
Magdaleno Farm Labor ContractorStocktonMay 24, 20077 violations$1,3005$750
Magdaleno Farm Labor ContractorStocktonMay 24, 20078 violations$1,1506$750
Pacheco Farm LaborStocktonMay 24, 20076 violations00$650
Magdaleno Farm Labor ContractorStocktonMay 22, 200713 violations$8005$3,950
Karsun I.T. Solutions, Inc.TracyMay 11, 20072 violations000
Delta-Bay Construction
Delta-Bay Construction & Roofing
StocktonMay 4, 2007no violations found000
Alpine Construction and Roofing CompanyStocktonMay 3, 200751 violations$12,127500
Osborg RentalsStocktonMar 14, 2007no violations found000
Yellow Freight SystemsTracyMar 3, 2007no violations found000
Sergio AnayaStocktonFeb 21, 20071 violation000
Capia, JovitaLathropJan 25, 2007no violations found000
Esparza, Antonio Velasquez
Esparza, Antonio & Graciela Gutierrez
StocktonJan 24, 20073 violations00$1,100
On Sports, IncStocktonJan 22, 2007no violations found000
Brijlal CharanStocktonJan 16, 20071 violation00$1,250
Daniel MulhollandStocktonJan 16, 20071 violation00$4,950
Magdaleno, Reynaldo A.
Magdaleno, Reynaldo A. & Maria Sanchez
StocktonJan 16, 20071 violation00$750
Bombola Trust, Charles MarleneStocktonJan 15, 2007no violations found000
US-AGStocktonJan 11, 2007no violations found000
Triple E Produce LimitedTracyNov 15, 200613 violations00$2,600
Estrada's Farm Labor ServiceStocktonNov 11, 200626 violations$3,17716$26,300
Leprino Foods
Leprino Foods Company
TracyNov 8, 2006no violations found000
Central Valley Construction, Inc.StocktonNov 4, 200613 violations$56,92750
ARC San Joaquin Vocational ServicesStocktonNov 1, 200614 violations$959140
Sandoval, LeonelLodiSep 21, 2006no violations found000
California, State of
Employment Development Department
StocktonAug 31, 2006no violations found000
Sunny Place of StocktonStocktonAug 22, 2006no violations found000
Domino's PizzaStocktonAug 15, 2006no violations found000
Top Gun SecurityTracyAug 5, 20062 violations$9,58010
M and R Packing CompanyLodiJun 13, 2006no violations found000
Foodpro International, Inc.StocktonJun 11, 20061 violation$47,80000
D & R Harvesting
Maria Dolores Lopez-Cortes
StocktonMay 10, 200616 violations$3808$1,525
Valente Alonzo (FLC)LodiMay 1, 20062 violations00$750
Jorge Eguiluz Labor ServicesStocktonApr 28, 20068 violations00$2,550
Rafael V. Andrade (FLC)StocktonApr 27, 20069 violations$5461$1,575
Matts RoofingMantecaApr 17, 200631 violations$11,273310
Baker Roofing
T-J Roofing Co., Inc.
StocktonApr 12, 200631 violations$17,338300
Manteca C.A.P.S.
Manteca C.A.P.S. Corporation
MantecaApr 7, 20061 violation000
West Valley Bowl
Chemandoor V. Zachariah M.D.
TracyMar 6, 20066 violations00$1,787
Victory Medical RegistryStocktonMar 3, 200610 violations$2,616100
Delta Tree Farm, Inc.LodiFeb 28, 2006no violations found000
Hernandez, Crescenciano OrnelasStocktonFeb 17, 2006no violations found000
Global Building Services, Inc.TracyFeb 8, 2006no violations found000
Tracy FlooringTracyFeb 1, 200610 violations$4,45090
Hernandez, FelipeStocktonJan 4, 2006no violations found000
Mulholland, DanielStocktonDec 29, 2005no violations found000
Carpenter Guest Homes IIStocktonDec 15, 2005no violations found000
Carpenter Guest Homes, Inc.StocktonDec 15, 2005no violations found000
Fulton, Joseph & ElsaStocktonNov 30, 2005no violations found000
Pantoja, Ruben & MariluStocktonNov 28, 2005no violations found000
Figueroa, AdolfoStocktonNov 17, 20053 violations00$750
Onkar Swaranjit SinghStocktonNov 14, 2005no violations found000
Valente Alonzo (FLC)LodiNov 10, 20053 violations00$1,500
Garcia, Javier Lobinger Ave CampStocktonNov 9, 20052 violations000
Julio Arturo LopezStocktonNov 1, 20051 violation000
Windmill Cove Resort and MarinaStocktonOct 26, 20054 violations$3,74430
Alfaro, Roberto OrtizStocktonOct 25, 20051 violation000
Flores, Leonel & TeodoStocktonOct 25, 2005no violations found000
Cordova, LambertoStocktonOct 20, 20051 violation00$1,000
Lui Sik & Lui, May
Mr. Sik Lui & Mrs. May Lui
StocktonOct 20, 20051 violation00$750
V & V Farm Labor ContractorsRiponOct 17, 2005no violations found000
Santiago ValenciaStocktonOct 6, 20051 violation00$1,000
Erdman, JeanetteStocktonOct 4, 2005no violations found000
Chavez, IsidroStocktonSep 25, 20051 violation00$750
Sanchez, AntonioStocktonAug 31, 2005no violations found000
Zuniga, JoseStocktonAug 29, 20051 violation00$750
International House Of PancakesMantecaAug 21, 200526 violations$4,618150
Casa Mexicana MarketStocktonAug 15, 20054 violations$5,12140
Jorge Eguiluz (FLC)StocktonAug 6, 200523 violations$6,25114$2,825
Garcia, CarlosStocktonJul 26, 20051 violation00$1,000
Singh, SusanStocktonJul 25, 20051 violation00$750
Fridman, JeannieStocktonJul 25, 20051 violation00$750
Boething Tree Land FarmLodiJul 17, 2005no violations found000
United Christian SchoolsStocktonJul 13, 2005no violations found000
Halo Property ManagementStocktonJul 13, 2005no violations found000
Vega, Miguel
Cervantes, Miguel Vega
StocktonJul 11, 20051 violation00$2,350
Jesse NawataniStocktonJul 7, 2005no violations found000
Corey W. LeeStocktonJul 7, 2005no violations found000
Blooming Hills II
Blooming Hills Adult Residential Facility
StocktonJun 21, 20055 violations$12,98830
EMJ Care HomeStocktonJun 16, 20054 violations$2,70020
Fridman, JeannieStocktonMay 19, 20051 violation00$1,500
Fridman, JeannieStocktonMay 17, 20051 violation000

Largest back-wage records in San Joaquin County

EmployerCasesBack wagesWorkers paidLatest
Munger Bros.- Empire Ranch1$2,051,8382,477Jun 30, 2017
Lowery-Pena Construction Company3$634,52774Apr 16, 2023
Brisbane's Guest Home1$483,18611Mar 22, 2022
La Estrella Tacos & Seafood2$412,203102Dec 8, 2022
Mid Valley Plastering, Inc.1$185,954437Aug 12, 2004
Crowne Cold Storage, LLC (Delano)1$177,820249Jun 30, 2017
Digna's Care Home1$153,77610Mar 27, 2025
Guard Force, Inc.2$149,095254Nov 9, 2022
Solidum Care Homes2$102,06534Apr 30, 2019
Burkett's Pool Plastering, Inc.2$90,07392Aug 11, 2012
Finish Connection Painting1$80,5669Sep 18, 2022
Pacific Northwest Oil1$68,61317Dec 20, 2016
Williams Masonry1$64,3178Feb 28, 2011
Nena's Mexican Restaurant1$60,27530Jul 31, 2014
National Consolidated Couriers, Inc1$57,85860Feb 1, 2015
Imperial Maintenance Services Inc.2$57,4327Oct 6, 2016
Central Valley Construction, Inc.1$56,9275Nov 4, 2006
Holz Rubber Company, Inc.2$52,60484Mar 2, 2017
Dowell Trucking (FLSA)2$50,85019Jul 31, 2011
Foodpro International, Inc.1$47,8000Jun 11, 2006

By year closed

YearCasesWith violationsBack wagesWorkers paid
202584$154,61012
2024115$1351
20231611$282,874218
20221615$1,570,214442
20212012$2181
20202018$61,21059
20192418$99,885169
20181611$21,92556
20173225$2,311,1252,926
20162319$178,901117
20153220$127,384119
20144930$212,618252
20133829$120,87166
20127653$199,943257
20115231$222,157391
20103321$116,450146
2009148$24,727208
20082116$29,20956
20073622$30,201116
20062616$155,046125
20055934$51,58066
20043126$232,536591

Cities in San Joaquin County with cases

Your rights in San Joaquin County

The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in San Joaquin County 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. Our San Joaquin County employment law page covers the local offices and deadlines. 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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