The California Attorney General's Office confirmed that emails regarding the settlement payments were legitimate, directing recipients to claim their share via Venmo or Zelle.
"When employers violate our laws, including through wage theft and untimely payments, workers are unfairly harmed, exploited, and financially deprived," Attorney General Andrea Campbell said in a statement.
"Anyone who watched the video would have thought he was going to die. They exhibited an utter disregard for human life. It's disgusting and I think that reflects in the settlement amount."
The settlement payment of $100,000 from developer Michael Johnson is a disappointing resolution to a long-running dispute over a $5.5 million city loan for the Fillmore Heritage Center.
Without information about the class size, the distribution plan, or an approximation of the expected monetary benefit each class member stands to receive, the Court has no way to assess the substantiality of the monetary relief.
I remain fully committed to defending my reputation and will not hesitate to take further legal action if necessary to hold accountable those responsible for false accusations.
