A former employee has filed a lawsuit against her previous employer, alleging significant wage violations. On February 25, 2025, Cayla Duckworth filed a complaint in the County Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, against A.V.H Plumbing L.L.C. and its owner Bradley Austin Aanderud. The case centers around accusations of unpaid wages and failure to meet federal minimum wage requirements.

According to the complaint, Duckworth was employed by A.V.H Plumbing L.L.C., a commercial plumbing business based in St. Petersburg, Florida, from August 1, 2023, until November 20, 2023. During her tenure as a human resources employee, she was promised an initial weekly salary of $1,000 which was later increased to $1,250 starting September 2023. However, Duckworth claims that for multiple workweeks during her employment period, she did not receive full compensation or any payment at all for some weeks despite fulfilling all conditions required for her salary.

The plaintiff alleges that these actions violate the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and local ordinances regarding wage theft in Pinellas County. The FLSA mandates employers to pay non-exempt employees at least the federal minimum wage for regular hours worked. Duckworth’s complaint details how A.V.H Plumbing L.L.C., under the direction of owner Bradley Austin Aanderud who controlled wages and working conditions, failed to comply with these legal obligations.

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