Abercrombie to pay $2 million in overtime settlement.These days, lawyers are working overtime someone else s overtime pay. e Quisenberry Law Firm recently negotiated a $2 million settlement with Abercrombie & Fitch Co. for overtime of 250 store managers in the state of California. The complaint charged that Abercrombie classified its store managers as exempt from overtime although their duties legally entitled them to overtime pay. Abercrombie could not be reached for comment. The firm is trying similar cases against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and IKEA International A/S. They have settled overtime lawsuits with Big Lots Inc., The Coca-Cola Co., Dr. Pepper/Seven-Up Bottling Group and Bed, Bath & Beyond Inc. Specializing in plaintiffs' work and consumer cases, the Century City firm has eight lawyers and focuses on class action, construction defect and insurance bad faith bad faith 1) n. intentional dishonest act by not fulfilling legal or contractual obligations, misleading another, entering into an agreement without the intention or means to fulfill it, or violating basic standards of honesty in dealing with others. Most states recognize what is called "implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing" which is breached by acts of bad faith, for which a lawsuit may be brought (filed) for the breach (just as one might sue. Staff reporter Emily Bryson York can be reached at (323) 549-5225, ext. 230, or at eyork@labusinessjournal.com. |
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