Universal Protection Service Unpaid Overtime (California Only)
Class Eligibility
You are a class member if f you worked for Universal Protection Service, LP in California as a non-exempt security professional at any time from February 26, 2011 until November 22, 2017.
Estimated Amount
Varies
The Claims Administrator will calculate the total number of weeks worked by each Class Member (“Individual Work Weeks”) and the total number of Work Weeks worked by all Class Members (“Class Work Weeks”) during the Settlement Class Period. To determine
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Proof of Purchase
N/A
Case Name
Stone v. Universal Protection Service LPCase No. 01-15-0002-7497 Arbitrated by The American Arbitration Association
Case Summary
Claimant Robert Stone filed his claim with the American Arbitration Association on February 26, 2015. Claimant asserts claims against Universal Protection for: (1) failure to pay minimum and overtime wages for all hours worked; (2) meal period violations; (3) rest period violations; (4) waiting time penalties; (5) failure to reimburse for necessary business expenses; (6) wage statement and record keeping violations; (7) unfair business practices; and (8) penalties pursuant to the Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”). Claimant seeks recovery of unpaid wages, restitution, injunctive relief and penalties. Claimant also seeks an award of attorneys’ fees, interest, and costs.
Universal Protection denies all allegations and all wrongdoing, and maintains that it has paid its non-exempt security professional in compliance with applicable laws. Universal Protection notes that this Settlement was established specifically to avoid the cost of proceeding with litigation and does not constitute an admission of liability. Neither the Arbitrator nor a court have ruled on the merits of the claims.
Settlement Pool
$30,000,000
Settlement Website
Deadline
02/14/2018
Contact
I work for Universal Protection during the time period above.
ADMIN – Hi Everesha,
If you worked for them during this period and you were in California you were a class member. Hopefully you filed your claim before 2/14
My claim letter was sent to me after Feb 14 2018. But I’m still sending it in. I’m recommending anybody that has been sent their claim letter at a later date inform all involved. Please document, document, document, all correspondence that way you can use as evidence at a later date if needed.
Hello just trying to see if everything went well at the hearing
ADMIN – Hello Antwonette,
I have no updates at the moment.
Just checking update on on the case against Ailled Universal
ADMIN – Hi Aziza,
At the moment I don’t have any updates.
I would appreciate an answer for the following questions:. Did the Final hearing take place on March 27th 2018? What was decided during this hearing? Can you tell us anything about when payment will be made. Thank You for your time and consideration.
ADMIN – Hi Fred,
You need to email the admin claims@ilymgroupclassaction.com.
Good morning ADMIN,
My name is Daniel Norvell and like others that send there forms in, I too have not heard as to the outcome other than what I read online. I would like to know when the payments will be made and mailed out, as well the amount if other than what is stated on my paperwork.
Thank you,
Daniel Norvell
ADMIN – Hi Daniel,
To get information on a claim you have to reach out to the actual class action administrator and not to me. I am simply the admin to this website.
From Ilym Group:
Dear Class Member,
Yes, Final Hearing was on March 22, 2018.
The arbitrator approved the settlement, we still need both parties to receive conformation from the court before funding and disbursements can occur.
Once the parties receive confirmation from the court, settlement checks will be going out about three months from confirmation date.
Did they get a confirmation date?
Good Afternoon.
This is Wendol Brooks, and I am a part of the class action lawsuit. I read the response dated April 19, 2018. It has been approximately one month now and was inquiring if the parties involved received confirmation from the court for disbursement.
Can you confirm whether this has been received or not and if so, when can I expect receipt of payment? Thank you for your assistance.
ADMIN – Hi Wendol,
I hear they are scheduled to process these payments soon.
Any new updates on the confirmation from the courts?
ADMIN – Hi Whitney,
None at the moment.
Anything new today I’m waiting as well??
ADMIN – Hi Rueben,
Nothing.
I mean so what are we waiting for here. They did us wrong and that’s why they got this lawsuit and they continue to prove what type of sleezy company they are.
ADMIN – Hi Eric,
The defendant is not tasked with managing the timeline of distribution.
Any update on settlement checks
ADMIN – Hi Cassandra,
No updates at the moment.
any updates on when the checks will be mailed?
ADMIN – Hi Juan,
I have not seen any new updates.
Hearing was in March we going into June and still waiting on the Final Confirmation Order from the Court? Really takes that long?
ADMIN – Hi Juan,
Some settlements will remain under appeals for years. So yes, it does take that long.
Hello, I’ve read everyone’s post in regards to the final hearing being approved by the arbitrator, some comments and concerns were about receiving our checks. I see back on April 21st (Admin) you replied with “I hear they are scheduled to process these payments soon.” Now I’m seeing a recent comment was made on the 30th of May by (Admin) Some settlements will remain under appeals for years. So yes, it does take that long. So what exactly is correct information? I understand settlements can take time and (Admin) your just passing info to us BUT what exactly is true here? I’ve also heard that they were going to start issuing checks sometime in June or July?
ADMIN – Hi Amy,
Even if the arbitrator has achieved a final resolution it can be a while before the court sends the order. A couple of community members spoke to the administrator who said maybe June or July but there are no guarantees or obligation to stick to any particular date.
Where is the money?
ADMIN – Hi Mr. Jones,
The Arbitrator has approved this settlement and at this time the Parties are waiting to receive the Final Confirmation Order from the Court. Once we receive this Order, we will be able to schedule a date for the mailing of the settlement payments. Please check back periodically for case updates and the payment mail date.
Hello i think you all moved to fast putting out the outcome you should have just waited tell checks were going out ( nice job )
Good Day, I am checking to see if any updated can please be provided. Today date June 18th. 2018 Please reply, Thank you☺
ADMIN – Hi Edith,
This is the last update from the administrator
SETTLEMENT UPDATE:
The Arbitrator has approved this settlement and at this time the Parties are waiting to receive the Final Confirmation Order from the Court. Once we receive this Order, we will be able to schedule a date for the mailing of the settlement payments. Please check back periodically for case updates and the payment mail date.
Thank You.
About to be 3 months and still no update besides they are waiting for final confirmation? I’m starting to think these checks are never going to be mailed.
ADMIN – Hi Juan,
Most settlements are eventually paid out.
ADMIN – FUNNY MOST SETTLEMENTS are eventually paid out !!!! Like who the lawyers and you ADMIN!!!! WHILE EVERYBODY HAS TO WAIT FOR THERE MONEY..WHO Deserve it and work for it….
ADMIN – Hi Mr. Thomas,
I don’t get paid a penny. I do this for fun.
Admin I think don’t have a clue and they just keep giving half answers because they don’t want to give definite answers to anything. Yes, the settlement amount is huge but it does not take that long, they just wire transfer the money more than likely. Can you give us a ball park figure as to when we will see checks mailed out? Or are you going to keep giving generic answers so that way no one can
ADMIN – Hi Theresa,
We are not associated to the class action administrator therefore we don’t have insider info. You could try contacting class counsel
Attorney Heather Davis – PartnerContact:heather@protectionlawgroup.com(844) 294-3095 Ext. 103
Show me the money! Momma needs new shoes and daddy needs guitar strings!
No seriously, these things take time folks! What the admin said was correct. This could be hung for alooooong time! We’re talking $30 Million dollars folks. Guilty or not $30 Million just doesn’t change hands that quickly. If the shoe were on the other foot, would you want your $ to be paid out that quickly or would you exercise all your rights to keep from paying one thin dime out until it’s benefited the loser before it’s left their bank or the insurance companies vault of cash.
I’m not holding my breath or quitting my day job either way!
Has anyone received a letter, Money or Update?
Please keep us informed.
No i have npt
Response I received from the Ilym Grp….
Dear Class Member,
We are still waiting for final confirmation from the court.
Once we get an update we will be updating our website
http://www.ilymgroupclassaction.com
Please feel free to check back in September to see if we have an update at that time.
April 2018 an ex-Universal Protection employee with less time than I, received a $500 check. What is the delay? It is now July 19, 2018.
ADMIN -Hi Marietta,
Have you contacted the class action administrator to ask the specifics about your claim?
I called them earlier today. They have an update. Court has sent final confirmation and they will mail out checks now. Funny part is she told me to expect checks towards the end of October lol.
ADMIN – Hi Juan,
So they are mailing the checks now but you should expect them in October????
Her words where We received confirmation and are going to start processing the checks. She said expect the checks sometime towards the end of October.
The administration is full out it …its stated 14 days after the July 20 …not some time in Oct b.s
Link to Final Confirmation Document on their web site https://upssettlement.com/important-documents/ it is the one titled order confirming arbitration award and final judgement. it says they have 14 business days after funding to issue checks.
Yep…I don’t know y they keep saying in October you will receive the money !!!! 14 day after July 20…they on some b.s talking about the end of Oct
I just saw on the BBB website the Ilym Group got a F.
To Clarify the documentation says they have 15 Calendar days to fund the account after final confirmation , and then 14 more Calendar days after funding to issue payments. Even with that being said the end of October seems a little Tardy.
ADMIN – Hi Mike,
It sure does.
Ok it’s been 14 days so what’s up with our checks ?
ADMIN – Hi Nita,
I don’t know. Please contact the class action administrator.
so has anyone gotten their check yet?
Good Morning Ms. Carter, I have not. Patiently, waiting. 😊
Ilym Group update:
The checks will be mailed out on October 17
According to their site
This is the Official word on the settlement website ” SETTLEMENT UPDATE:
The Court has signed the Final Confirmation Order and the settlement payments are scheduled to be mailed to the class members on October 17, 2018.”
So we are looking at October here?
ADMIN – Hi Nunya,
The website reads as follows:
The Court has signed the Final Confirmation Order and the settlement payments are scheduled to be mailed to the class members on October 17, 2018.
I mailed claim 1/5/2018,
Began work for Universal Protection Service 1/4/2015
I see in above comments, settlement payments to be mailed 10/17/18.
Please note, verify employee name submission with email below.
ADMIN – Hi Alex,
We are not the class action administrator we are thus unable to give you additional information.
I need verification that my name is included, and the amount of my award.
ADMIN – Hi Cornell,
Consider reaching out to the class action administrator.
I need verification that me name is included, and the amount of my award.
Thank you for you assistance
ADMIN – Hi Abraham,
Reach out to the class action administrator.
When do we get paid and how much is my settlement thanks.
ADMIN- Hi Thomas,
Reach out to the class action administrator.
did the checks get mailed out
ADMIN – Hi Jennifer,
Check with the class action administrator.
They did in the 17th. And I heard we are all in for a disappointment. The amount given to us in the letters was a lie. It’s not even going to be half of that. 1 lady expected 1,000 and received 47.00.
Hi I called them and they said they mailed the checks out on oct 17. Anyway this guy on another board said he received his settlement check yesterday. It came from Kentucky. He worked for Universal Protection Service for 4 years and the check was in the amount of 42.00. I’m like are you serious? So needless to say, I am upset.
ADMIN – Hi Lisa,
There was a check from Monitronics that went out for $42 are you sure this guy is reporting the right check
Hi what is a number l can call to find out about the checks
ADMIN – Hi Kristen,
The # is
Robert Stone v. Universal Protection Service, LP
c/o ILYM Group, Inc.
PO. Box 2031
Tustin, CA 92781
Telephone Number: (855) 309-1484
Fax Number: (888) 845-6185
Email: claims@ilymgroupclassaction.com
Hey Kristen, I was reading your post and wanted to know, were you able to get any information regarding the checks?
Someone got one and it was $43 smh and He was employeed for 4 1/2 years smh
I read on another board that this guy received his settlement check yesterday. The check came from Kentucky. And he worked for Universal Protection Service for 4 years and his check was in the amount of $42.00. He could not believe it.
Hey Lisa M.
That is really terrible if that is true. I know everyone was sent a letter in the mail back in dec or Jan of an estimate of what you would receive. I sure hope that it is not true because boy! This company will go down.
Has anyone received there check yet? Im still waiting and I live in LA county.
Yes some one got a check for $900 today 10/23/18
Somebody today said they received their check for 50k and they only worked for the company for 4 months. I call bs on that.
Hey Catt, are you in southern california?? The ones who received the checks for such a crappy amount i believe that is from a settlement that was already settled.
Work Weeks during the timeframe of February 26, 2011 through April 30, 2012 shall be weighted as 5% of a standard workweek for any Class Members who already settled a portion of their claims during that timeframe through the Davis/Mitchell-Straub settlement. For Class Members who opted out of the Davis/Mitchell-Straub settlement that had a class ending period of April 30, 2012, such Class Members’ Work Weeks will be calculated beginning on February 26, 2011 and weighted 100% of standard Work Weeks
40 Dollars!!!!!!!!! worse lawyers EVER!!!! Mr. Stone get yourself a better lawyer next time…
It seems like some people are receiving checks but in different amounts?? Im not sure how that is, But im hoping i get what was “estimated” to me. Yes it is FREE money to all of us, BUT when i read $42 or $43 or $900, those are big gaps. All we can do is be grateful on a “free check” given to us.
It’s not a free check! It is money owed to us by Universal Protection Services due to them not giving breaks and felling to pay overtime wages. Everyone that is apart of this lawsuit worked and, deserves what is owed to them!
I haven’t recieved anything yet as of the 26th
I’m in San Bernardino CA. And we haven’t received a check yet and we are all expecting more then what I have read too. I know every one will be very up set
ADMIN – Hi Bricke,
Reach out to the class action administrator.
It’s the 27th and still no check! This is b.s they are playing around with the money. I was told that if I do not receive a check by October 31st to call and they will send another one out. I asked how much my check will be and they told me that they can not disclose the final amount.
ADMIN – Hi DH,
I don’t think that is the case. Settlements always take a long time.
Informed Delivery Shows Checks being delivered today 10-29-2018 all over. I am in Laguna Beach and many are in Irvine San Diego the I.E. and so on. They are clearly marked as robert stone vs Universal Protection c/o ILYM.
I’m in San diego Ca. We still havent received a check. It is now the 29 of October.
ADMIN – Hi Carlos,
Check with the class action admin.
Its the 29th october nothing yet it takes first class mail 5 days max been more then a week Idk whats going on. Are they mailing these checks a few at a time ?
ADMIN – Hi Raul,
It is best to contact the class action administrator to find out about the distribution schedule.
Its $30,000,000 pool of money np way $42 a piece?
I have sent mine months ago and still havent received my settlement. is there anywhere i can look to see the status of it?
ADMIN – Hi Ricky,
Scroll up to locate the contact info for the class action admin
I just received my check in the mail today. I did receive the estimated work weeks payment that was on my letter. I received two separate checks totally that amount….. I’m Los Angeles resident by the way
Hi Ronda who’s the bank on the check? Also whats the date on the post stamp? thanks
It came today…2 checks the amount i was expecting
I recently moved and I received notice from fellow guards that they received their checks today. Who can I contact to forward my new mailing address. I filed before the due date.
ADMIN – Hi Alejandro,
Reach out to the class action administrator.
My supervisor got his yesterday he lives in san diego county he said its two check but they tax you on them.
Its Nov 1st. I live in S.F. I have not received a check. The number someone listed 888 309 1484, is not going through. Can someone please provide me with another number for contact. Thank you,
I have not received a check who can I contact.
ADMIN – Hi Edith,
You can contact the class action administrator.
I received my settlement agreement on 12/26/17. I signed settlement agreement & mailed it on 12/29/17. My estimated portion of the settlement is $667.39, based on 155.22 number of workweeks (total hours worked during Class Period /40). To date, I’ve not received a check. It was my understanding that checks were scheduled to be mailed on 10/17/17. Settlement Number 01-15-0002-7497.
ADMIN – Hi Phillip,
By your narrative your check was probably stolen in the mail. You can try reaching out to class counsel but I doubt they can help.