Current Cases

Below is a sample of some of the cases our firm is currently handling.

Barton v. UHS of Delaware, Inc., et al.

This proposed class action is pending in the Los Angeles Superior Court. The Complaint seeks recovery on behalf of hourly employees of UHS, a provider of health services, claiming UHS failed to properly compensate its hourly employees for all the time that they work, including time for working "off the clock" and during meal and rest breaks. For more information, contact Lou Marlin or Dale Anderson (714) 669-4900.

Cohen vs. Fedex Corporation

Proposed class action pending in the Los Angeles Superior Court. The action seeks to recover overpayments made by class members for insurance charges imposed by Fedex when shipping orders are completed using Fedex's online program. For more information, contact Stan Saltzman or Christina Humphrey at (818) 991-8080.

Cuadras vs. Metro PCS

This newly filed proposed class action seeks to recover for various charges imposed by the defendant on its cell phone customers that are not properly disclosed when individuals sign up for service. Contact Lou Marlin or Lynn Whitlock at (714) 669-4900 or Mark Bradley at (818) 991-8080 for more information.

Duke v. Avis

This proposed class action, pending in the Los Angeles Superior Court, seeks recovery on behalf of what Avis calls "independent" Avis location operators who, in reality, appear to be nothing more than employees who should have all the rights and benefits of employees. The motion for class certification was recently denied by the trial court, and that decision will be the subject of an appeal. For more information, contact Stan Saltzman or Christina Humphrey at (818)991-8080.

Flores v. Oakridge Landscaping Inc.

This proposed class action is pending in the Los Angeles Superior Court in California. The Complaint seeks recovery on behalf of hourly employees of Oakridge Landscaping Inc., a company which provides landscape construction, installation, and maintenance services, claiming that Oakridge Landscaping Inc. failed to properly compensate its hourly employees for all the time that they work, including time for working "off the clock" and during meal and rest breaks. For more information, contact Mark Bradley or Kiley Grombacher (818) 991-8080.

Hansen v. Sprint

This class action is pending in Orange County Superior Court, and is based on alleged improper charges included in the monthly bills of its cell phone customers. Contact Lou Marlin or Lynn Whitlock at (714) 669-4900, or Mark Bradley at (818) 991-8080, for more information.

Hodge v. AON Insurance

This certified wage and hour case on behalf of California claims adjusters employed at Cambridge Insurance is in the appeals process. After a bench trial completed in October of 2008, the trial court ruled in favor of the Defendant AON Insurance. Plaintiffs are appealing. For more information, contact Stan Saltzman or Christina Humphrey at (818) 991-8080.

Hoyng v. AON Insurance Services

This wage and hour case alleges that account managers and/or relationship managers employed by AON were misclassified as exempt employees and seeks recovery of overtime wages and other benefits. This matter is currently pending in Los Angeles Superior Court. For more information, contact Lou Marlin or Dale Anderson at (714) 669-4900.

Jacobson v. VWR International, LLC

This action seeks recovery on behalf of hourly call center employees of VWR, alleging that they were not properly compensated for all the time that they worked, including time for working "off the clock" and during meal and rest breaks. This proposed class action is pending in the San Mateo County Superior Court in San Mateo, California. For more information, contact Dale Anderson or Lynn Whitlock (714) 669-4900.

Mora v. Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc.

In this recently filed class action, the employer's non-exempt employees seek compensation for having been denied proper rest and meal breaks. The action is filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. For more information, contact Mark Bradley at (818) 991-8080 or Lynn Whitlock at (714) 669-4900.

Neuvenheim vs. Game Stop

In this matter, the plaintiff seeks to recover wages due for work done "off the clock" and for missed meal and rest breaks. The matter is a proposed class action, and is pending in the Los Angeles Superior Court. Contact Lou Marlin or Lynn Whitlock at (714) 669-4900 or Mark Bradley at (818) 991-8080 for more information.

O'neal v. National Stores Inc., dba Fallas Paredes, Factory 2-U, Fallas Discount Stores, and Fallas Kids

This action is filed on behalf of the employer's store managers, who were re-classified from exempt to non employees in early 2010, on the basis that said employees were misclassified until then, and should have been paid overtime, and then, after they were reclassified, were required to work off the clock, and were not provided proper rest and meal breaks. Contact Lou Marlin or Lynn Whitlock at (714) 669-4900 for more information.

Ortega v. JB Hunt Trucking

This proposed class action lawsuit challenges JB Hunt's employment practices with respect to its local and regional intermodal and DCS California drivers and seeks recovery of unpaid minimum wages, meal and break wages, and other damages. This matter is currently pending in the US District Court for the Central District of California. The plaintiffs' motion for class certification has been granted. For more information, contact Stan Saltzman or Christina Humphrey at (818) 991-8080.

Patton vs. Schneider National Carriers

This proposed class action is pending in the United States District Court in Los Angeles. Like the JB Hunt Class action, it seeks recovery on behalf of truck drivers who are only paid "when the wheels are turning", in violation of California law. For more information, contact Stan Saltzman or Mark Bradley at (818) 991-8080.

Paulino v. Bank of America

This is a proposed class action seeking to recover on behalf of Bank of America employees who have been mis-classified as exempt employees. It is recently filed, and is pending in the Central District of the United States District Court. For more information, contact Stan Saltzman, Mark Bradley or Christina Humphrey at (818) 991-8080.

Poston v. Marcus & Millichap

This proposed class action, pending in the Los Angeles Superior Court, seeks recovery on behalf of those retained by Marcus and Millichap as "Junior Sales Agents" or "Junior Sales Associates" and/or similarly designated titles. The lawsuit alleges that proposed class members were misclassified as independent contractors rather than employees, and seeks reimbursement of the benefits of employment. The matter is currently pending before the Los Angeles Superior Court. For more information, contact Stan Saltzman, Mark Bradley or Christina Humphrey at (818) 991-8080.

Rodriguez v. Sears Holdings Corporation

This lawsuit is filed on behalf of Sears full-line retail assistant store managers, alleging that they were misclassified as exempt employees, when the duties they performed actually did not qualify them as exempt employees, and thus they were entitled to, among other things, overtime. For more information, contact Mark Bradley at (818) 991-8080, or Lynn Whitlock at (714) 669-4900.

Rounsavall v. Countrywide Home Loans

The proposed class action on behalf of California underwriters employed in the Underwriter I, II, or III position at Countrywide alleges misclassification as exempt employees and seeks the recovery of overtime wages and other benefits earned during the period of misclassification. A tentative settlement has been reached, subject to approval by the court. A Motion for Preliminary Approval should be filed by the end of November, 2009. This matter is pending in the Los Angeles Superior Court. For more information, contact Stan Saltzman or Mark Bradley at (818) 991-8080.

Smith/Ballard v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

In this class action, our clients allege that Wal-mart has consistently violated California Labor laws by failing to pay all wages and/or accrued vacation time to terminating employees and has further failed to provide terminating employees with final paychecks in a timely manner. There are over 75,000 class members who may be entitled to recover.

On February 13, 2008, this action was certified by the United States District Court for Northern California, Oakland. On May 15, 2008, prior to any notice being sent out to class members, the Ninth Circuit granted Wal-Mart’s Petition for Permission to take an Interlocutory Appeal from the District Court’s Order Granting Class Certification. Oral argument was completed in October, 2009, and a decision is pending. For more information, contact Lou Marlin (714) 669-4900 or Stan Saltzman (818) 991-8080.

Stephens v. Go Wireless

This proposed class action seeks recovery on behalf of former and current non -exempt employees who held the title of Sales Associate, Store Leader, or Assistant Manager, and who were promised payment of commissions in addition to their regular pay as well as unpaid overtime. Damages sought include unpaid wages, penalties and interest. The case is pending in the Superior Court State of California, County of Solano. For more information, contact Alan Lazar or Kiley Grombacher (818) 991-8080.

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