Silva et al v. Schmidt Baking Distribution, LLC et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

3:23-cv-01695

Court:

Connecticut

Nature of Suit:

Labor: Other

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Michael P Shea

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Companies

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  1. July 30, 2024

    2nd Circ. To Decide If Arb. Exemption Applies To Companies

    A Connecticut federal judge agreed to send two food distributors' misclassification suit to the Second Circuit, ruling that his decision that a Federal Arbitration Act carveout doesn't apply to businesses might create a loophole in the arbitration world.

  2. June 18, 2024

    Bakery Wants To Stop Quick Appeal Of Arbitration Order

    A bakery urged a Connecticut federal judge to deny two food distributors' bid for a quick appeal of an order directing them to arbitrate their independent contractor misclassification claims, saying the request "falls woefully short" of the standards for an appeal.

  3. May 03, 2024

    Arbitration Exemption Doesn't Cover Cos., Conn. Judge Rules

    Two food distributors who created corporate entities while working for a food service business must arbitrate claims they were misclassified as independent contractors because a Federal Arbitration Act carveout doesn't apply to businesses, a Connecticut federal judge has ruled.