On October 31, 2022, the court preliminarily approved a proposed settlement in the class action lawsuit Markson v. CRST International, et al. The lawsuit alleges that CRST International, Inc., CRST Expedited, Inc., and C.R. England, Inc. (the “Settling Defendants”) violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) by misclassifying their drivers as independent contractors, failing to pay overtime wages, and making unlawful deductions from their wages.
The proposed settlement resolves all of the claims in the lawsuit and will provide up to $25 million to eligible class members. The settlement class includes all current and former drivers who were employed by the Settling Defendants as independent contractors at any time from May 15, 2013 through February 25, 2022 (or through April 1, 2022 for purposes of the settlement with Stevens Transport).
To be eligible for a settlement payment, class members must file a claim form by March 20, 2023. Claim forms can be downloaded from the settlement website or requested by calling the Settlement Administrator at 1-877-540-0685.
References:
- Markson v. CRST International, Inc., et al. Settlement Website: https://www.marksondriversettlement.com/
- Getman, Sweeney & Dunn LLP – CRST Independent Contractor Driver Litigation: https://getmansweeney.com/gsd_cases/crst/
FAQs:
Q: Who is eligible for a settlement payment?
A: All current and former drivers who were employed by the Settling Defendants as independent contractors at any time from May 15, 2013 through February 25, 2022 (or through April 1, 2022 for purposes of the settlement with Stevens Transport) are eligible for a settlement payment.
Q: How much money will I receive?
A: The amount of money you receive will depend on a number of factors, including the number of hours you worked, the amount of wages you were paid, and the number of other eligible class members. However, the average settlement payment is expected to be approximately $1,000.
Q: How do I file a claim?
A: To file a claim, you must complete and submit a claim form. Claim forms can be downloaded from the settlement website or requested by calling the Settlement Administrator at 1-877-540-0685.
Q: What is the deadline to file a claim?
A: The deadline to file a claim is March 20, 2023.
Q: What happens if I don’t file a claim?
A: If you don’t file a claim by the deadline, you will not be eligible to receive a settlement payment.
Conclusion:
The CRST class action lawsuit is a complex matter, but the proposed settlement is a fair and just resolution for eligible class members. If you were employed by the Settling Defendants as an independent contractor at any time from May 15, 2013 through February 25, 2022, I encourage you to review the settlement agreement and file a claim form by the deadline.
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