Second Chance, Inc. Wage and Hour Class Action
Last verified October 7, 2026Source: courtlistener-litigationHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
Still being litigated: the claims below are allegations, not findings, and there is no settlement, claim form or payout yet.
Where this case stands
In litigation
The case has been filed and is being fought in court. There is no settlement, no claim form and no payout yet; many class actions are dismissed or never certified.
Pending in the District Court, D. Maryland (No. 1:24-cv-02660).
- September 16, 2024Case filed
What happened
A proposed class action against Second Chance, Inc., apparently concerning alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act, such as unpaid wages or overtime. The docket reflects a settlement that was approved by the court; the underlying allegations remain allegations, not proven facts.
Do you qualify?
No settlement exists yet, so there is nothing to file and no class definition to check. If the case settles, the settlement will define exactly who qualifies — watch this case and we'll let you know.
How to file
There is no claim to file yet. If this case reaches a settlement, a claim process will open — usually with an official settlement website and a filing deadline.
Common questions
- Can I file a claim in the Second Chance, Inc. Wage and Hour Class Action case?
- No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed September 16, 2024 in the District Court, D. Maryland (No. 1:24-cv-02660).What a class action lawsuit is →
- Who are the attorneys in the Second Chance, Inc. Wage and Hour Class Action?
- For the plaintiffs: Sam Williamson (Public Justice Center); Anne Kramer (Werman Salas P.C.); Amy Gellatly (Public Justice Center); Sally Jasmine Abrahamson (Werman Salas P.C.). For Second Chance, Inc.: Matthew Kobby Graham (McNees Wallace & Nurick); Derek P Roussillon (McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC); Tyler Marie Duckett-Oliver (Miles & Stockbridge PC); Suzzanne W Decker (Miles and Stockbridge PC). From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Mario Gutierrez
- Manuel Gonzalez Vasquez
- Julio Elvur
- Orlyn Cruz
- Samir Andre Irias Coello
- Francis Betancourth
- Manuel Portillo
Defendants
- Jose Javier Rivas Mendez
- 300 Painting & Remodeling LLC
- Mark Stephen Foster
- Second Chance, Inc.
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Sam WilliamsonPublic Justice CenterRepresents Manuel Portillo, Francis Betancourth, Samir Andre Irias Coellowilliamsons@publicjustice.org · (410) 625-9409
- Anne KramerWerman Salas P.C.Represents Manuel Portillo, Francis Betancourth, Samir Andre Irias Coello, Orlyn Cruz, Julio Elvur, Manuel Gonzalez Vasquez, Mario Gutierrez4 tracked casesakramer@flsalaw.com · (617) 433-5232
- Amy GellatlyPublic Justice CenterRepresents Manuel Portillo, Francis Betancourth, Samir Andre Irias Coello, Orlyn Cruz, Julio Elvur, Manuel Gonzalez Vasquez, Mario Gutierrezgellatlya@publicjustice.org · (410) 625-9409
- Sally Jasmine AbrahamsonWerman Salas P.C.Represents Manuel Portillo, Francis Betancourth, Samir Andre Irias Coello, Orlyn Cruz, Julio Elvur, Manuel Gonzalez Vasquez, Mario Gutierrezsabrahamson@flsalaw.com · (202) 830-2016
- David J RodwinPublic Justice CenterRepresents Manuel Portillo, Francis Betancourthdrodwin@murphypllc.com · (410) 625-9409
Counsel for defendants
- Matthew Kobby GrahamMcNees Wallace & NurickRepresents 300 Painting & Remodeling LLC, Jose Javier Rivas Mendezmgraham@mcneeslaw.com · (301) 241-2012
- Derek P RoussillonMcNees Wallace & Nurick LLCRepresents 300 Painting & Remodeling LLC, Jose Javier Rivas Mendezdroussillon@mcneeslaw.com · (301) 241-2015
- Tyler Marie Duckett-OliverMiles & Stockbridge PCRepresents Second Chance, Inc., Mark Stephen Fostertduckett@milesstockbridge.com · (410) 385-3767
- Suzzanne W DeckerMiles and Stockbridge PCRepresents Second Chance, Inc., Mark Stephen FosterSDecker@milesstockbridge.com · (410) 727-6464
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From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
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