Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC Faces a California Class Action Complaint

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Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC faces a class action complaint alleging that they violated California Labor Law.

The Case: Juan Romero v. Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC

The Court: Merced County Superior Court of the State of California

The Case No.: 23CV-00403

The Plaintiff: Juan Romero v. Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC

The plaintiff in the case,  Juan Romero, filed a class action complaint alleging that Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC violated labor law. The alleged violations include:

  • failure to pay minimum wage

  • failure to pay overtime wages

  • failure to provide legally required meal breaks and rest periods

  • failure to provide workers with accurate itemized wage statements

  • failure to reimburse employees for necessary business expenses

  • failure to pay sick wages

The Defendant: Juan Romero v. Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC

The defendant in the case, Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC, produces, markets, and distributes various dairy products. According to the plaintiff, the company allegedly failed to reimburse their employees for required business expenses. According to California Labor Code § 2802, "an employer shall indemnify his or her employee for all necessary expenditures or losses incurred by the employee in direct consequence of the discharge of his or her duties..." According to the plaintiff, Juan Romero, he and other eligible California Class Members were allegedly required to use their personal cell phones to complete their job duties.

The Case: Juan Romero v. Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC

In the case Juan Romero v. Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC, the defendant faces allegations of numerous labor law violations. The claims included in the complaint violate Labor Code sections §§ 201-204, 226, 226.7, 233, 510, 512, 1194, 1197, 1197.1, 2802, and the applicable Wage Order(s). The alleged conduct could result in civil penalties.

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