People v. Raley's
Published: Feb. 19, 2011 | Result Date: May 3, 2010 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 34-2010-00076833 Settlement – $580,000 plus $150,00 in suspended penalties
Court
Sacramento Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Anne M. Michaels
(Office of the Monterey District Attorney)
David J. Irey
(Office of the Yolo County District Attorney)
Lawrence C. Barlly
(Office of Yolo County District Attorney)
Celeste L. Kaisch
(Office of the San Joaquin County District Attorney)
Defendant
Facts
Raley's grocery stores owns the Nob Hill Foods and Bel Air grocery chain in California and Nevada. In 2007, a Raley's employee complained to Amador County that one of the store's managers tried to dissuade him from reporting an injury, leading to an investigation, which allegedly revealed numerous workers' compensation law violations.
Contentions
PLAINTIFFS' CONTENTIONS:
Monterey County, along with five other counties, filed suit against Raley's, alleging illegal handling of workers' compensation insurance claims and unfair business practices.
Result
The parties reached a settlement for $580,000, plus $150,00 in suspended penalties.
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