California Class
Scott Cole & Associates, APC filed this action against Rite Aid Corporation on behalf of its salaried Store Managers. It was alleged that defendant, purportedly the nation's third largest drug store chain, failed to pay overtime to these workers and denied them their meal and rest periods. In 2006, the federal court certified the class in this action. In 2009, the action settled for $6.9 million.
If you want to learn more about the case, click here to read the Complaint.
Click here to read the Class Certification Order.
New Jersey Class
This action was filed against Rite Aid Corporation on behalf of all salaried Assistant Managers employed in New Jersey. The allegations involved violations of New Jersey law for unpaid overtime wages. Scott Cole & Associates served as co-counsel for the proposed class of employees.