Illinois Driver Lawsuit Granted Class Action Status Against Risinger Brothers Transfer Inc.
A lawsuit against Illinois-based carrier Risinger Brothers Transfer Inc. has been certified as a class action, with drivers alleging misclassification as independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The plaintiffs claim they were denied minimum wage and subjected to improper pay deductions. Judge Jonathan Hawley emphasized that granting class action status does not imply acceptance of these allegations.
Topics: class action FLSA independent contractor misclassification