PPL settles wage theft suit with $162M for NY caregivers
Luis Martinez
Luis Martinez
Reporter · Albany, NY
Luis Martinez, a proud Albany native, has spent the past 5 years reporting on community issues and grassroots movements. He earned his degree from The City University of New York and has previously worked for various local newspapers, focusing on stories that highlight community resilience and activism.
More from Luis →Reporter · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 9:39 PM · 1 min read
A federal judge in Brooklyn approved a $162 million settlement for approximately 200,000 Medicaid home care workers who accused Public Partnerships LLC of underpayment, with payments scheduled to be distributed to eligible caregivers in early 2027.