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Case ID: 4423 | Employment | 09/16/2005
Grocery chain Smart & Final reached a tentative $19 million agreement in a class-action lawsuit claiming employees were not properly paid.
The suit, filed in May 2001, was certified as a class action in 2004 with about 13,000 potential plaintiffs who include current and past employees of California stores. The employees alleged the Los Angeles-based chain failed to properly calculate overtime pay and also neglected to pay for all hours worked. The suit also alleged other compensation was not paid. "This settlement gives back to the employees the money they earned," said an attorney for the plaintiffs. A judge is scheduled to consider the proposed settlement on Oct. 5. The chain said it estimated that it would record a pretax charge of about $19 million to account for compensation, attorney fees and administrative expenses connected with the case. Smart & Final admitted no liability or wrongdoing as part of the settlement. The grocery chain currently operates 238 stores in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho and New Mexico. 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 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. A federal judge in New Jersey granted class-action status to a lawsuit filed by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) and seven drivers against one of the largest transportation companies in the world. OOIDA, along with seven of its owner-operator members serving as co-plaintiffs, filed suit against Bridge Terminal Transport (BTT). A class action lawsuit has been filed against the largest poultry producer alleging managers at its Russellville processing plant knowingly hired illegal workers. A class action lawsuit has been filed in United States District Court against Exoticus Nauticus dba Wild Deuces Casino and Sports Bar. 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 U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida against One Way International, Inc. 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 California against the City of Oakland. 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. |
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