Welcome to the official settlement website for the Jacob Rieger & Co. Server and Bartender Unpaid Tips class action lawsuit. If you were a server, server trainee, bartender, or bartender trainee employed by Jacob Rieger & Co. from June 14, 2020, to the present, please read this notice.
This collective action lawsuit may affect your rights. This is not a solicitation from a lawyer. A Federal Court has authorized this Notice.
Important Dates:
- Deadline to Join Lawsuit: July 13, 2024
For more information about this lawsuit, please visit the website: [INSERT URL].
What is this lawsuit about?
Danielle Peterson (the "Named Plaintiff") has filed a lawsuit against Jacob Rieger & Company, LLC dba J. Rieger & Co. ("J. Reiger") alleging violations of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") by retaining tips and distributing them to managers, supervisors, and non-tipped employees. The Court has not yet made any rulings on the merits of the case.
What is a collective action and who is involved?
In a collective action lawsuit, one or more people sue on behalf of others who have similar claims. The Named Plaintiff seeks to represent current and former employees who were servers, server trainees, bartenders, and/or bartender trainees from June 14, 2020, to the present. J. Reiger is the defendant.
Has the Court decided who is right?
The Court has not yet made a decision on the case. This notice does not suggest that the Plaintiffs will win or lose.
Can I join this lawsuit?
If you were a current or former server, server trainee, bartender, or bartender trainee of Jacob Rieger & Co. from June 14, 2020, to the present, you may join this lawsuit. To join, you must complete the Consent to Join Form by July 13, 2024.
I’m still not sure if I am included?
If you are unsure whether you are included in this lawsuit, you can contact the lawyers representing the Named Plaintiff or seek legal advice from an attorney of your choice at your own expense.
What happens if I join the lawsuit?
If you choose to join the lawsuit, you will be bound by the final judgment and any settlement reached. You may be required to respond to written questions, produce documents, sit for a deposition, and testify in court.
What happens if I do nothing at all?
If you choose not to join the lawsuit, you will not be affected by any judgment or settlement and will retain the right to file your own individual lawsuit against J. Reiger separately for the same claims, subject to any defenses that might be asserted. However, the statute of limitations continues to run on any claims you may have.
For more information about this lawsuit, please visit the website: [INSERT URL].
Are there more details available?
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact the Administrator at the following contact information:
ILYM Group, Inc.
P.O. Box 2031
Tustin, CA 92781-9937
Phone: (888) 250-6810
Email: claims@ilymgroup.com
You may also contact the Plaintiff's lawyers at the following contact information:
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Matthew R. Crimmins
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Virginia Stevens Crimmins
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CRIMMINS LAW FIRM, LLC
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214 S. Spring Street
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Independence, Missouri 64050
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Tel: (816) 974-7220
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Fax: (855) 974-7020
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Garrett M. Hodes
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HODES LAW FIRM, LLC
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6 Victory Lane, Suite 6
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Liberty, Missouri 64068
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Tel: (816) 222-4338
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Fax: (816) 931-1718
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE COURT REGARDING THIS MATTER.