Tolton v. CEOGC
What is the case about?
On October 31, 2008, an action was filed against Defendant Council for Economic Opportunities in Greater Cleveland (“CEOGC”) on behalf of the named Plaintiff and all other similarly-situated individuals in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.
Plaintiff is employed by CEOGC as a family service worker. The action alleges that CEOGC violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by misclassifying Plaintiff and other similarly-situated employees as “exempt” employees, and not paying them overtime compensation.
Plaintiff believes that she and all other similarly-situated individuals are entitled to recover from CEOGC unpaid overtime compensation, liquidated damages, attorneys’ fees and costs.
Am I part of the class?
Plaintiff seeks to sue on behalf of herself and also on behalf of other employees with whom she is similarly situated. Plaintiff alleges that those individuals consist of current and former family service workers of CEOGC at any time within the last three years.
How do I get involved?
You may participate in this action by completing this Consent Form and returning it to The Lazzaro Law Firm, LLC. Consent Form. It is important that you return the Consent Form as soon as possible because the time period for which you can seek a payment for your unpaid wages and overtime compensation will depend on when this form is filed with the Court.
What about retaliation?
The law prohibits CEOGC, or any of its agents or employees, to discharge, or in any manner harass, discriminate or retaliate against you for taking part in this action. If you believe that you have been retaliated against for participating in this action, contact us immediately. You may be able to assert additional claims against CEOGC.
Do I have to pay anything?
You do not have to pay anything to our firm if you join the action. We are handling this case on a contingency basis. This means we will only be paid if the action is successful in obtaining a recovery for you, and that payment will only come out of that recovery.
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