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Cuhadar v. Savoya LLC

Limo Drivers' FLSA Action Remains Stayed But Limitations Period Is Tolled

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OPINION & ORDER Plaintiffs Henry Huseyin Cuhadar, Gurhan Ergezer, and Maureen Frederique,¹ on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated (together, “Plaintiffs”) commenced this action on May 17, 2024 alleging that Defendant Savoya LLC misclassified Plaintiffs as independent contractors and, as a result, have failed to remit minimum wage, overtime wage, and spread-of-hours pay in contravention of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and the New York Labor Law (“NYLL”). See generally Dkt. No. 1, 19. Plaintiffs also bring state law claims for unlawful deductions, improper kickback of wages, and violations of wage notice and statement requirements. Id. Currently before this Court is Plaintiffs’ request to lift a stay of discovery imposed by this Court on July 25, 2024 or, in the alternative, for an award of equitable tolling. See Dkt. No. 21. Defendant opposes the requested relief. Dkt. No. 23. For the reasons set forth below, Plaintiff’s request is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. This action remains stayed pending the resolution of Defendant’s motion to dismiss. Therefore, in the interest of fairness, the Court holds that the statute of limitations will be tolled for a period between September 11, 2024 and the date of the resolution of Defendant’s motion to dismiss. I. BACKGROUND Defendant operates a nationwide “chauffeured limousine and luxury car transportation business” providing ground transportation services to high-end clients in New York City. Dkt. No. 19 at

1, 18. Plaintiffs are current and former drivers affiliated with Defendant who purport to have been intentionally misclassified as independent contractors. Id. at

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