Louis Butel et al v. Marathon Refining Logistics Services LLC et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

2:23-cv-04547

Court:

California Central

Nature of Suit:

Labor: Other

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Dale S. Fischer

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  1. September 09, 2024

    Federal Law Preempts Standby Shift Claims, Oil Co. Says

    Oil refinery workers' claims that they didn't receive compensation for their 12-hour standby shifts require an interpretation of the collective bargaining agreements and the Labor Management Relations Act preempts the claims, a company told a California federal court.

  2. June 04, 2024

    Refinery Workers Score Class Cert. On Standby Time Claims

    Workers' claims that an oil refinery company didn't pay them for their 12-hour standby shifts can move forward on a class basis, a California federal judge ruled, rejecting the company's argument that it would be impossible to determine who was on standby.

  3. November 29, 2023

    Refinery Can't Ax Workers' Travel Time Pay Claims

    Workers' claims that an oil refinery company didn't pay for the time that lapsed between when they entered the refinery and when they arrived at their work units may continue, a California federal judge ruled Wednesday, saying the employees showed the company exercised control during that time.

  4. September 06, 2023

    Refinery Workers Can Seek Pay For 12-Hour Standby Shifts

    Oil refinery employees scheduled for 12-hour-long standby shifts can proceed with their lawsuit alleging the refinery owes them pay for the time during which they make themselves available, a California federal judge ruled, while trimming a claim that they should be paid for time spent driving company vehicles.