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This page informs you of the existence of a collective action lawsuit in which you may potentially be "similarly situated" to the named Plaintiffs, to advise you of how your rights may be affected by the the lawsuit, and to provide you with information about how to join in this lawsuit if you desire to do so.
Plaintiffs Le Hook, Stacie Carrie, and Fred Miller filed this lawsuit against Securitas on their own behalf and on behalf of others similarly situated. The Plaintiffs were uniformed security guards for Securitas, which provides security services for hire throughout Indiana.
The Plaintiffs allege in this lawsuit that Securitas maintained a common practice of requiring employees to report to their posts prior to the start of their shift or to remain at their post after the end of their shift, to receive or give a briefing, commonly known by employees as a "Passdown." Additionally, the Plaintiffs allege that they were not paid for this additional time and effort spent working for Securitas.
The Plaintiffs also allege that they completed training requirements while off-the-clock, including the completion of workbooks and other training materials.
Plaintiffs allege that they are owed back wages for uncompensated time they spent working on Securitas' behalf, including overtime hours. Plaintiffs are also seeking liquidated damages equal to the back wages owed, as well as prejudgment interest, attorneys fees, and the costs of the lawsuit.
The lawsuit is currently in very early stages.
The Fair Labor Standards Act allows employees to bring lawsuits on their own behalf and on behalf of others similarly situated. This helps to resolve conflicts faster and more tidily, and reduces the burden on the courts.
Other employees of Securitas who are "similarly situated" may join in this lawsuit. Elibible employees who may join will meet certain criteria:
1) must have been employed by Securitas as a uniformed security guard within the last three years,
AND
2) must have participated in "Passdowns" without compensation, and/or
3) must have completed training materials or activities on behalf of Securitas while off-the-clock.
If you fit the criteria above, you may "opt-in" to this lawsuit and have us pursue your claim by mailing the "Consent to Join Pursuant to 29 U.S.C. § 216(b)" to Plaintiffs' counsel at:
Gibbons Jones, P.C. 10401 N. Meridian Street Suite 300 Indianapolis, IN 46290 Telephone: 317-706-1100 Toll Free: 1-866-706-9021 Facsimile: 317-616-3336
If you decide to join the case and file the "Consent to Join" form, your right to participate in this suit may change if the Court later determines that you are not similarly situated to the named Plaintiffs.
If you choose to join this lawsuit, you will be bound by the judgment of the Court. You will also be bound by, and will share in, any settlement that may be reached on behalf of the class.
By joiing this lawsuit, you designate the representative Plaintiffs as your agents to make decisions on your behalf concerning the litigation and your rights under the FLSA, the method and manner of conducting the litigation, the entering of an agreement with Plaintiffs' counsel concerning fees and costs, and all other matters pertaining to this lawsuit and your rights under the FLSA. These decisions and agreements made and entered into by the representative Plaintiffs will be binding on you if you join this lawsuit.
The representative Plaintiffs in this matter have entered into a contingency fee agreement with Plaintiffs' counsel, which means that if there is no recovery, there will be no attorneys' fees or costs chargeable to you. If there is a recovery, Plaintiffs' counsel will receive part of any settlement obtained or money judgment entered in favor of all membres o fthe class. You may request a copy of the contingency fee agreement in this matter from Plaintiffs' counsel at the address, telephone number, facsimile number, or email address above.
If you choose not to join this lawsuit, you will not be affected by any judgment or settlement rendered in this case. You will not be entitled to share any amounts recovered by the class. You will be free to file your own lawsuit, subject to any defenses that might be asserted. The pendency of this suit will not stop the running of the statute of limitations as to any claims you might have until you either file a separate action or join this one.
It is a violation of federal law for Securitas to discharge or in any manner discriminate or retaliate against you for taking part in this case. If you believe that you have been penalized, discriminated against, or disciplined in any way as a result of your receiving this notification, considering whether to join this lawsuit or actually joining this lawsuit, you should contact Plaintiffs' counsel immediately.