Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez revealed that the owner and managers of Hothead Grabba, LLC face a 74-count indictment for grand larceny and labor violations, accused of withholding over $310,000 in wages from employees. This case highlights a systematic effort by the company to take advantage of workers under hazardous conditions. The announcement underscores New York's commitment to fighting worker exploitation, with state officials emphasizing collaboration and expanded enforcement powers to ensure proper labor practices and protect workers' rights.
We allege that these defendants operated a business that profited by systematically underpaying their employees, denying them basic protections, and exposing them to hazardous and degrading conditions. These serious charges send a strong message that this kind of exploitation will not be tolerated in Brooklyn, and we will continue to use every available tool to hold unscrupulous employers accountable and seek restitution for workers.
New York State has zero tolerance for anyone who cheats their workers out of hard-earned pay or forces them to work in dangerous and illegal conditions. I am proud of the New York State Department of Labor's continued partnership with the Kings County District Attorney's Office.
The Board applauds the work of its task force members and all of the agencies that played a role in this investigation. Holding bad actors accountable underscores New York's dedication to keeping workers safe and promoting compliance with the law.
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