Physician assistants and nurse practitioners who worked for LA Laser Center PC, Daniel Taheri M.D. Inc., or LA Business Management Services LLC may be eligible for a cash payment from a $985,000 class action settlement.
Some eligible workers do not need to file a claim, while others must take action to receive payment.
Why Was This Lawsuit Filed?
The lawsuit alleged that LA Laser Center PC and related companies violated federal and California labor laws by:
Requiring certain employees to sign training repayment agreements (TRAPs).
Failing to reimburse business expenses.
Failing to pay all required wages and overtime.
The defendants deny any wrongdoing, and the Court has not ruled in favor of either side. Instead, both parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation.
As part of the settlement, LA Laser Center also agreed to make certain changes to its employment practices, including discontinuing unlawful training repayment agreements and updating reimbursement policies.
Who Qualifies?
You may be included in the settlement if you fall into one of these groups:
California Class
You worked as a physician assistant or nurse practitioner for:
LA Laser Center PC
Daniel Taheri M.D. Inc.
LA Business Management Services LLC
in California between October 24, 2019, and April 29, 2026.
Non-California Collective
You worked as a physician assistant or nurse practitioner for one of the same companies in Arizona or Nevada during the same period, were subject to a training repayment agreement (TRAP), and timely and validly opted into the settlement.
How Much Could You Receive?
The settlement creates a $985,000 fund.
After court-approved deductions for attorneys’ fees, administration costs, service awards, PAGA payments, and employer-side payroll taxes, the remaining funds will be distributed to eligible class members.
Individual payments depend on factors including:
The number of weeks worked during the class period.
Whether you were subject to a training repayment agreement (TRAP).
The settlement includes:
PAGA payout fund for eligible California class members who worked between September 15, 2024, and April 29, 2026.
TRAP fund (90%) for eligible workers subject to a training repayment agreement.
Non-TRAP fund (10%) for California class members based on eligible workweeks.
For tax purposes:
40% of each payment will be treated as wages subject to payroll tax withholding.
60% will be treated as penalties and interest subject to income tax reporting.
Your Options
| Option | What It Means | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| California Class: Do Nothing | No claim form is required. If you remain in the settlement, an eligible payment will be mailed automatically. | — |
| California Class: Opt Out | Exclude yourself from the California class settlement and receive no payment under it. | August 11, 2026 |
| Non-California Collective: Cash and Deposit Your Check | Endorse and deposit your settlement check within 180 days to opt into the settlement and receive your payment. | Within 180 days of receiving your check |
| Attend the Final Approval Hearing | Attend the Court hearing regarding final approval of the settlement. | September 10, 2026 |
How to Receive Your Payment?
California Class Members
No claim form is required.
Eligible payments will be mailed automatically to the address on file.
If your mailing address has changed, you should update your contact information with the settlement administrator.
Non-California Collective Members
To receive your payment, you must:
Endorse your settlement check.
Deposit the check within 180 days of receiving it.
Settlement Administrator
CAC Services Group
6420 Flying Cloud Drive, Suite 101
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Phone: 866-602-2260
Email: [email protected]
Payments will be issued by mailed paper check.
If the settlement receives final approval and any appeals are resolved, settlement checks will be mailed within 28 days.
