Facts

Carlos Moreno filed suit individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated against JCT Logistics, Inc.; John Christener Trucking, LLC; and John Christener Trucking, Inc. in San Bernadino County Superior Court. The case was removed to the Central District on December 13, 2017.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Moreno contended that the defendants had misclassified truck drivers who worked for them as independent contractors rather than employees. As a result of this alleged misclassification, Moreno contended that the defendants had failed to pay drivers for all hours worked; failed to pay minimum wages; failed to provide meal periods and rest breaks; failed to pay premiums for missed breaks; failed to pay all wages due upon separation from employment; failed to provide timely and compliant itemized wage statements; and subjected drivers to unfair business practices.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS: The defendants denied any wrongdoing or liability. Moreover, they contended that the drivers had been properly classified as independent contractors.

Result

The parties reached a settlement agreement wherein the defendants admitted no wrongdoing or liability but agreed to pay $1.2 million to settle class members' claims.