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Case ID: 2813 | Employment | 07/23/2004
A class action has been filed by laid-off United Airlines mechanics against the airline and the mechanics' union, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. The action alleges that the mechanics were improperly laid off when United closed its Oakland, California, and Indianapolis, Indiana, maintenance facilities in April, 2003. The mechanics claim that they were denied transfers, to which they were entitled due to their seniority, and that their union failed to represent them in efforts to regain their jobs. They are seeking reinstatement with back pay, seniority and benefits, as well as compensatory damages, attorney's fees and costs.
Under the collective bargaining agreement in effect at the time of the layoffs, mechanics with seniority were entitled to request transfers to other United facilities where mechanics with less seniority or those on probation status were employed. When United announced the shutdown at Indianapolis, the plaintiffs requested transfers. They were denied transfer and were instead laid off. Allegedly, employees with less seniority than the plaintiffs were, in fact, allowed to transfer. The mechanics attempted to file a grievance, but United allegedly ignored this effort because it did not have the union's sanction. United would only hear a grievance if it was brought by the union on behalf of an employee. The mechanics claim that the actions of United and the union constitute a breach of duty as well as fraud. Specifically, they claim the union breached its duty of fair representation under the federal Railway Labor Act, and that both United and the union violated the collective bargaining agreement. At Lawcash.com, it is our goal to keep you informed about important legal cases, class actions and settlements. Our lawyers offer free legal evaluations in tort cases, class actions, personal injury, and other lawsuits because we are dedicated to helping you resolve your legal complaints. Other Employment Cases of Interest A statewide collective action has been filed in Florida against Outreach Senior Healthcare, Inc. and Outreach Programs, LLC. The action is brought on behalf of all Florida residents who are either currently, or have been since January 2, 2001, employed by Outreach Senior or Outreach Programs and were not paid overtime compensation. The action is brought under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and seeks statutory, compensatory and liquidated damages as well as injunctive and declaratory relief. As a collective action, all potential claimants must voluntarily "opt-in" to the case in order to be considered part of the class. The employees have requested that the court issue notice to all potential claimants in this case. A class action lawsuit has been filed in Southern District Court of Florida against the Tribune Company of Chicago. The case involves violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act which establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments. No additional information about the substance of the allegations is available at this time. Classactionamerica.com will monitor this case and provide additional details as soon as they become available. A class action lawsuit has been filed in the Southern District Court of Florida against SB Productions, Inc. The case involves violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act which establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments. No additional information about the substance of the allegations is available at this time. Classactionamerica.com will monitor this case and provide additional details as soon as they become available. A class action lawsuit has been filed in the Southern District Court of New York against 3795 10th Avenue Parking Corporation. The case involves violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. No additional information about the substance of the allegations is available at this time. Classactionamerica.com will monitor this case and provide additional details as soon as they become available. A class action lawsuit has been filed in the Northern District Court of Georgia against Medquist, Inc., a New Jersey based provider of electronic medical transcription, health information and document management services, alleging fraud, breach of contract, demand for accounting, unjust enrichment, negligence, negligent supervision, and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO). Class members seek compensatory damages, punitive damages and restitution. A statewide collective action has been filed in Florida against Vogue International, Inc. The action is brought on behalf of all current and former employees, who since March 2001, were not paid proper statutory overtime for all hours worked beyond 40 per week. The action is brought under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and seeks statutory and liquidated damages as well as declaratory and injunctive relief. As a collective action, all potential claimants are required to "opt-in" to the action in order to be considered part of the class. The employees have requested that the court issue notice to all potential class members.
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