The Class Action Complaint alleges that Bostik has failed to properly pay employees for time spent dressing in their PPE prior to their shifts and removing this equipment after the end of their shifts. Bostik also requires employees to work long shifts without properly allowing employees to take scheduled meal and rest breaks. The Complaint alleges that these practices violate the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and the Kentucky Wages and Hours Act (“KWHA”).
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Edelson Lechtzin LLP Defeats Motion to Dismiss in ERISA Class Action Against Fiduciaries of the University of Maryland Medical System Retirement Plans
“Plaintiffs have alleged facts to support an inference of imprudence, as they have alleged well-pled facts regarding performance of the chosen funds in comparison to the less-expensive funds, and superior performance of the less expensive choice. These facts, assumed true, support the inference that Defendants breached their fiduciary duty in selecting the higher-cost funds.”
U.S. Chamber of Commerce denied leave to file amicus brief in ERISA Class Action
Washington, D.C. - The Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America ("Chamber") is one of the most influential lobbying groups in the country, and it regularly submits amicus curiae briefs in significant appellate cases in order to advance its pro-business...
Michigan Federal Court Denies Yanfeng’s Motion to Dismiss 401(k) Class Action
The 401(k) retirement plan participants allege that the Plan’s fiduciaries selected and retained certain actively managed funds with excessively high fees that underperformed other available alternatives including lower-cost index funds. They also allege that the Plan’s fiduciaries failed to properly monitor potentially conflicted dual-registered advisors and their commissions. Plaintiffs’ allegations “taken as a whole are sufficient to make out a claim of breach of the duty of prudence.”
Eric Lechtzin Selected For Super Lawyers 2021
Edelson Lechtzin LLP is pleased to announce that Co-Managing Partner, Eric Lechtzin, has been selected for Super Lawyers 2021. This marks Mr. Lechtzin’s 5th consecutive selection in the area of Class Action and Mass Torts in Pennsylvania. Being recognized as a Super...
NACA Pennsylvania State Chair, Eric Lechtzin, Supports Rescinding OCC Lending Rule
Washington, D.C., April 27, 2021 -- Eric Lechtzin, the Pennsylvania State Chair of the National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA), joined leaders from 36 states in signing a letter to the U.S. Congress demanding that it immediately pass a resolution to rescind...