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San Luis is located in Yuma County in the state of Arizona, near the U.S./Mexico border. The city was founded in 1930 and officially incorporated in 1979. Its local economy consists mainly of retail, agriculture, and manufacturing industries. The city is also noted for its assembly plants.
As the second fastest growing place in all of Arizona, San Luis has experienced tremendous growth and population booms. During the years of 1980-2000, the city went from 1,900 inhabitants to 20,000. The population growth is largely due to continuous migration from Mexico and California, since the city lies along the borders of both. San Luis is an important part of the industrial and commercial zone of southwest Arizona. San Luis also has an undeveloped beach area where visitors enjoy beach camping and riding all-terrain vehicles.
Recently in March 2003, a group of San Luis field workers received money from a legal settlement over wages. More than 460 field workers each got a share of a $440,800 settlement from a four-year dispute with a local harvesting and packing company. The companies failed to pay its workers for the time spent waiting to harvest lemons. During the years 1995-1997, employees often had to wait up to two hours before being driven to fields. These employees received anywhere from $200 to $2,000 for the time spent waiting. The case was settled out of court, but agricultural communities hope that the settlement will help improve future labor standards.
Legal issues with lost wages generally involve federal laws and often require the help of an attorney. If you feel you have been involved in a labor dispute or other legal claims, it is necessary to secure a lawyer. There are many attorneys in San Luis, Arizona, and using LegalMatch.com can help you find the right one. LegalMatch is an online company that matches attorneys with clients for free.
Cases in San Luis are heard at the City of San Luis Municipal Court. The municipal court has jurisdiction over various civil and criminal cases. More complex claims are heard at the Yuma County Superior Court of Arizona.
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Last Modified: 04-27-2010 04:24 PM PDT