1. Why should I read this website?
2. What is this lawsuit about?
3. Am I a Class Member?
4. What are my options in this matter?
5. How do I ask to be excluded from the Class?
6. What recovery does the Class Action seek?
7. Who are the attorneys representing the Parties?
8. How can I get additional information?
The purpose of this website is to inform you that your rights may be affected by a class action lawsuit (the “Class Action”). Judge Michael Markman of the California Superior Court for the County of Alameda (the “Court”) has ordered that this website be set up, so that you can be fully informed about the lawsuit and your rights and options in connection with it.
On June 4, 2025, the Court entered an order appointing Alberto Vargas Rios as Class Representatives and Capstone Law APC as Class Counsel to represent the interests of individuals on a certain claim as a class action. In a class action, the Class Representatives pursue claims on behalf of everyone in the Class—except for those who exclude themselves from the Class.
In certifying Plaintiff’s claim as a class action, the Court has not expressed any opinion as to the merits of the claim. The Court has, however, decided that the case will proceed as a class action for a certain claim (described in the next section). In other words, the action will proceed on a group basis for the claim.
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In this Class Action, plaintiff Alberto Vargas Rios alleges on behalf of himself and the Class that Defendant failed to provide accurate and complete wage statements as required by Labor Code section 226, subdivision (a) by failing to include the pay period start date on its wage statements. Defendant denies liability.
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You are a class member if you fall within the definition of the Class certified by the Court, which is:
“All individuals who were employed as non-exempt, hourly-paid employees by Defendant in California who received at least one wage statement at any time from June 30, 2020, through June 30, 2025.”
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You have three options as discussed below:
Your Legal Rights and Options in this Lawsuit: | |
Do Nothing | If you do nothing, you will be a member of the Class and represented by Class Counsel. As a member of the certified class and you will receive further notices as the case progresses, but, you will also give up the right to pursue a separate legal action against Defendant about the same claim in this class action. If the Class obtains a favorable judgment, you would remain eligible to receive a portion of any monetary recovery. Whether a judgment is favorable or unfavorable to you, you will have given up your right to separately sue for the same or related claims alleged in this Class Action |
Respond That You want to Remain in the Class but NOT be represented by Capstone Law | If you wish to remain in the Class but do not want to be represented by Class Counsel, you may remain a member of the Class and either represent yourself or hire your own lawyer to represent you. To do so, you must notify Class Counsel and the Court. You will give up the right to separately sue Defendant for the same or related claims alleged in this Class Action. You may also be called to testify at trial or to provide sworn deposition testimony. If the Class obtains a favorable judgment or a settlement, you would remain eligible to receive a portion of any monetary relief. Whether a judgment is favorable or unfavorable to you, you will have given up your right to separately sue for the same or related claims alleged in this Class Action. |
Request to Exclude Yourself from the Class by November 10, 2025 | If you do not want to be a member of the Class, you must exclude yourself from the Class by November 10, 2025, by mailing the Request for Exclusion Form that was mailed to you or is available for download here. If you exclude yourself from the Class, you will not be bound by any judgment in the Class Action, and you will not be entitled to receive a portion of any monetary recovery. The Class Action will not affect your rights or any claims you may have. The deadline to request exclusion is November 10, 2025. |
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If you do not want to participate in this Class Action, you MUST respond by mailing the Request for Exclusion form. Your response must be emailed or postmarked no later than November 10, 2025.
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On behalf of all Class Members, Mr. Vargas Rios seeks recovery of penalties under California Labor Code sections 226 and the applicable Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Orders, and reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.
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The attorneys representing the Parties in the Action are:
Class Counsel | Defense Counsel |
CAPSTONE LAW APC | TATP LAW, INC. |
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This website summarizes the class action. You may view all Court documents and case information on the Alameda County Superior Court’s website, known as “eCourt Public Portal,” at https://eportal.alameda.courts.ca.gov. After arriving at the website, click the “Search” tab at the top of the page, then select the Document Downloads link, enter the case number and click “Submit.” Images of every document filed in the case may be viewed at a minimal charge. You may also view images of every document filed in the case free of charge by using one of the computer terminal kiosks available at each court location that has a facility for civil filings. You may also contact the Case Administrator at:
Rios v MCH Electric, Inc.
c/o Case Administrator
P.O. Box 26170
Santa Ana, CA 92799
(888) 369-3780
info@MCHElectricRiosLawsuit.com
Please do not contact the Court regarding this Lawuist.
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