Acosta et al v. Tyson Foods

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Case overview

Case Number:

8:08-cv-00086

Court:

Nebraska

Nature of Suit:

Labor: Fair Standards

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Joseph F. Bataillon

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  1. January 30, 2014

    Tyson Foods Ordered To Pay $19M In Don, Doff Suit

    A Nebraska federal judge on Thursday entered a $19 million judgment against Tyson Foods Inc. in a class action brought by meat processing-line workers who said the company didn't pay them for time spent donning and doffing protective gear, finally settling a dispute over damages in the case.

  2. March 31, 2011

    Tyson Workers Win Class Cert. In Neb. Don, Doff Suit

    A federal judge on Wednesday certified a class of Tyson Foods Inc. employees pursuing claims that the company failed to compensate them for time spent donning and doffing protective gear in violation of Nebraska's wage-and-hour laws.

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