Acosta Merchandiser Class Action Lawsuit

Employment Lawyers File Class Action Lawsuist Against Acosta

On March 2, 2011, Girard Gibbs LLP and co-counsel filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of Acosta Merchandisers. The class action lawsuit alleges that Acosta requires Merchandisers to work off-the-clock and fails to reimburse Merchandisers for required employment expenses such as driving costs, cell phone and high speed internet expenses. The suit alleges that these practices violated California and federal labor and employment laws.

The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Los Angeles and seeks compensation for employees affected, specifically for unpaid overtime and wages, as well as reimbursement of all employment-related expenses.

Acosta Class Action Lawsuit Case Update

We are pleased to announce that the court recently certified the case as a collective action which means that each eligible merchandiser is being sent a notice describing the lawsuit and will be provided an opportunity to opt-in. Copies of the notice containing information about the case and the opt-in consent form that has been sent to merchandisers are available in the box to your upper right.

How do I join the Acosta Unpaid Overtime & Employee Expenses Class Action Lawsuit?

Acosta Merchandisers who are interested in participating in the lawsuit must sign a consent form to "opt-in" to the case.

Click here for the consent form, or find it in the box to your upper right. When you complete the form, please mail it to:

Mitchell et al. v. Acosta Sales, LLC et al.
c/o GCG
P.O. Box 9835
Dublin, OH 43017-5735

You can also return the consent form by e-mailing it to smg@GirardGibbs.com or by faxing it to (866) 981-4846.

Please note that if you wish to opt-in to the case you must do so by April 20, 2012.

If you have questions or would like more information, you may contact our office by calling toll-free (866) 981-4800 or by completing the contact form to your right. All inquiries are confidential and there is no charge for contacting Girard Gibbs to obtain a consent form or to discuss your legal rights.

If you are interested in participating in the lawsuit, it is very important that you sign and send us your consent form as soon as possible. This is because there are time limitations to your claims that are only preserved once you opt-in.

Why Girard Gibbs LLP?

Girard Gibbs is a national litigation firm representing consumers, investors, employees, and small businesses in cases involving consumer protection, personal injury, securities, antitrust, and employment laws. The firm’s senior partners, Daniel Girard and Eric Gibbs, have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 and Northern California Super Lawyers, and have earned AV-Preeminent ratings from Martindale-Hubbell, recognizing them in the highest class of attorneys for professional ethics and legal skills.