Pro Se 8 (Rev. 12/16) Complaint for Violation of Fair Labor Standards
IV. Relief
State briefly and precisely what damages or other relief the plaintiff asks the court to order. Do not make legal
arguments. Include any basis for claiming that the wrongs alleged are continuing at the present time. Include the
amounts of any actual damages claimed for the acts alleged and the basis for these amounts. Include any punitive
or exemplary damages claimed, the amounts, and the reasons you claim you are entitled to actual or punitive
money damages.
V. Certification and Closing
Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11, by signing below, I certify to the best of my knowledge, information,
and belief that this complaint: (1) is not being presented for an improper purpose, such as to harass, cause
unnecessary delay, or needlessly increase the cost of litigation; (2) is supported by existing law or by a
nonfrivolous argument for extending, modifying, or reversing existing law; (3) the factual contentions have
evidentiary support or, if specifically so identified, will likely have evidentiary support after a reasonable
opportunity for further investigation or discovery; and (4) the complaint otherwise complies with the
requirements of Rule 11.
A. For Parties Without an Attorney
I agree to provid
e the Clerk’s Office with any changes to my address where case–related papers may be
served. I understand that my failure to keep a current address on file with the Clerk’s Office may result
in the dismissal of my case.
Date of signing:
Signature of Plaintiff
Printed Name of Plaintiff
B. For Attorneys
Date of signing:
Signature of Attorney
Printed Name of Attorney
Bar Number
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