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Case ID: 3690 | Employment | 09/21/2004
A class action has been filed on behalf of workers who claim they were wrongfully classified as independent contractors, and therefore denied the benefits due employees, by high-tech logistics provider Henry Industries d/b/a River City Courier and Henry Industries Courier Network.
The complaint alleges that Henry Industries violated the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act by improperly classifying many workers as independent contractors in order to avoid paying them benefits and overtime, and then passed those savings on to clients in order to undercut competitors. Plaintiffs seek employee status, unpaid wages, punitive and liquidated damages, and equitable relief. The plaintiffs served as drivers at Henry Industries, and were paid on the basis of the number of deliveries made. The complaint alleges that the drivers were required to report to Henry Industries at a specific time, wait at the dispatch office for orders, spend time loading their vehicles, wait at customer locations to deliver items, and complete paperwork, but were not paid for any of the time associated with these tasks. Plaintiffs allege that they fit the legal description of employees and should have been paid on an hourly basis for their work. 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 nationwide class action has been filed against the US Department of Agriculture on behalf of black farmers who farmed or attempted to farm between January 1, 1997, and August 30, 2004, and who allege that the agency has conspired to take their land through tacit racial discrimination expressed through government farm loan and program policies. The lawsuit alleges that the USDA has violated the 14th amendment of the American Constitution, the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, and seeks at least $20.5 billion in damages. A class action lawsuit has been filed in U.S. District Court against San Francisco based North Bay Construction, Inc. The case was originally filed in California state court and has now been removed to the federal court system. The case involves violations of federal labor law. 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 Racetrac Petroleum, Inc. for violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Class members seek back pay, front pay, liquidated damages, interest, and attorney's fees and costs of the litigation. The court has ruled for the plaintiffs in a class action filed against the U.S. Attorney General and the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services on behalf of thousands of individuals granted asylum in the United States between 1994 and 2002 who have yet to have their status changed to that of lawful permanent residents. The action alleged that the federal government failed in its obligation to issue appropriate employment authorization documents to asylees during that time. Persons eligible to take part in the action should contact the Bureau of Citizenship and Integration Services to learn how they may be provided the correct documentation. California's labor laws are more protective of its workers than most states'. The class has been certified in a California class action filed against business products service company IKON Office Solutions, Inc., on behalf of commissioned salespersons who allege that the company compels them to return commissions on failed accounts in violation of California unfair business practices and labor laws. The parties have reached a $4.8+ million settlement in a class action against baking companies Interstate Brands Corporation and Continental Baking Company on behalf of all current and former employees of either company who were employed in route sales positions and were not eligible to receive overtime pay regardless of hours worked, at any time between November 21, 1993, and April 30, 2003. Persons eligible to take part in this settlement should contact the attorneys for the class as soon as possible.
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