Fortney et al v. Walmart, Inc.

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Case overview

Case Number:

2:19-cv-04209

Court:

Ohio Southern

Nature of Suit:

Labor: Fair Standards

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Edmund A. Sargus

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  2. March 11, 2022

    Walmart's Bid To Ax Techs From Suit Is Too Late, Judge Says

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  3. January 18, 2022

    Workers Fight Walmart's Bid To Downsize Meal Breaks Suit

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  4. December 16, 2021

    Walmart Says Non-Ohio Workers Can't Join Meal Break Suit

    Walmart urged an Ohio federal court to stop out-of-state technicians from joining a collective action alleging the company required employees to work during meal breaks, saying a Sixth Circuit decision that put geographical boundaries on a collective applies to the case.