Cervantes
Mercedes Cervantes v. County of San Diego; and Does 1–40, inclusive
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 9 MERCEDES CERVANTES, Case No.: 3:25-cv-00275-H-JLB
Plaintiff,
ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S
v. MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY
CERTIFICATION UNDER 29 U.S.C.
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO; and DOES § 216(b) 1–40, inclusive, 14 Defendants. [Doc. No. 20]
On February 6, 2025, Plaintiff Mercedes Cervantes filed a complaint against the County of San Diego, alleging violations of the Federal Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C. § 201, et seq., for failure to pay overtime compensation. (Doc. No. 1, Complaint.) On March 17, 2025, Defendant County of San Diego filed its answer. (Doc. No. 4, Answer.) On October 20, 2025, Plaintiff filed a motion for preliminary certification under 29 U.S.C. § 216(b). (Doc. No. 20.) On November 24, 2025, Defendant filed a response in opposition. (Doc. No. 22.) On December 8, 2025, the Court held a hearing on the motion. (Doc. No. 24.) For the reasons set forth below, the Court GRANTS Plaintiff’s motion. / / / / / / 26 …