Settlement Reached In Suit Against Brooklyn Factory

The Associated Press reports that the U.S. Department of Labor has reached a $410,000 settlement with Brooklyn sweater factory owners of Danmar Finishing, ending a dispute over allegations of unpaid overtime. Shakira issued a statement denouncing labor violations after published reports said she did a spring catalog for teen clothier dELiA’s that featured clothing made at the factory. Shakira said she did not know of the accusations against the factory, and dELiA’s said the clothing the singer wore was not made at Danmar.