Judge Previously Rejected Capital One’s Dismissal Motion
Earlier in September, Judge Hudson rejected Capital One’s motion to dismiss the suit, ruling that Fierbaugh could simultaneously pursue federal and state overtime claims.
That decision signaled the case had enough merit to proceed toward trial before both parties ultimately reached a private settlement agreement, the terms of which were approved this week.
Settlement Brings a Quiet End to a Growing Class of Overtime Disputes
The resolution marks the quiet close of yet another overtime misclassification battle involving major employers.
Labor attorneys say that similar FLSA cases have been increasingly common in recent years, particularly as companies reassess how training, support, and administrative positions are classified under federal labor law.
While Capital One admitted no wrongdoing under the settlement, the payment underscores the cost of potential wage compliance missteps — even for one of the country’s largest financial institutions.
