Candace Nall v. Mal-Motels, Inc.

CARNES, Circuit Judge:

This appeal grew out of an effort by two people to settle an FLSA lawsuit involving an overtime claim. They attempted to settle the litigation without the advice and assistance of attorneys, which only led to the involvement of attorneys and more litigation. The case presents issues about how a lawsuit involving an FLSA claim can be settled, and it demonstrates how a few dollars saved can lead to a lot more dollars spent.

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Candace Nall first worked for Mal-Motels, which is owned by Mohammad Malik, from 2005 to 2006. After taking another job in 2006, she returned to…