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Torts
Fraud
Misclassification

Francisco Garza III v. Sara Lee Corporation

Published: Aug. 7, 2010 | Result Date: Jul. 1, 2010 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 3:08-cv-01616-G Bench Decision –  Dismissal

Court

USDC Texas


Attorneys

Plaintiff

G. Gregory Williams


Defendant

Nicole L. Williams

Donna D. Melby
(Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP)

Elizabeth A. Brown

Gregory S.C. Huffman


Facts

Plaintiff Francisco Garza distributed defendant Sara Lee Corp.'s baked goods. Plaintiff filed suit against defendant, on behalf of himself and those similarly situated, alleging multiple causes of action, including misclassification of employment status.

Contentions

PLAINTIFFS' CONTENTIONS:
The class contended that they were misclassified as independent contractors.

Damages

The class sought reclassification and multiple seven figure damages.

Result

The court issued a complete dismissal.

Other Information

FILING DATE: Sept. 12, 2008.


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