Ralph

I. Background

24 On June 19, 2017, Plaintiff filed suit in this court alleging violations of the Fair 25 Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), 29 U.S.C. § 216(b), California Labor Code sections 2802 26 and 1194, and California Business and Professions Code section 17204, to recover 27 28 allegedly unreimbursed vehicle costs and unpaid minimum wages. (Doc. No. 1 at ¶ 2.) On May 31, 2018, this court compelled the claims to arbitration. (Doc. No. 51.) Between November 12-14, 2019, the parties attended an arbitration hearing before arbitrator Harvey C. Berger. (Doc. No. 88-2 at 3.) Both parties were represented by counsel and submitted comprehensive post-hearing briefs regarding the merits of the claims, damages, fees and costs. (Doc. Nos. 88 – 4 – 86-7.1) The parties jointly requested an Interim Award be issued. The arbitrator issued a Revised Interim Award2 on May 5, 2020. (Doc. No. 88-1.) The arbitrator’s final award ruled that Plaintiff was entitled to $6,941.41 in unreimbursed business expenses under California Labor Code section 2802; $6,941.41 in liquidated damages under California Labor Code section 1194; $1,538.67 11 …