February 28, 2013
Martin & Jones PLLC urged a North Carolina federal judge Wednesday to reject a former associate's bid to be appointed co-lead counsel in a class and collective action brought by Smithfield Packing Co. Inc. workers over allegedly unpaid hours, arguing there's no basis for supplanting the firm's role as class counsel.
September 23, 2011
A North Carolina federal judge granted class certification and collective action certification on Friday to workers at Smithfield Packing Co. Inc. bacon processing plants who claim they weren't paid for required activities performed before and after their shifts.
September 06, 2011
A North Carolina federal judge on Friday recommended granting class and collective action certification to workers at a Smithfield Packing Co. Inc. bacon processing plant who claimed they weren't paid for required activities performed before and after their shifts.