Jackson Lewis: Washington Court Affirms $2.1 Million Judgment in Meal and Rest Period Class Action | Practical Law

Jackson Lewis: Washington Court Affirms $2.1 Million Judgment in Meal and Rest Period Class Action | Practical Law

This Jackson Lewis LLP memorandum discusses the Washington Court of Appeals' decision in Pellino v. Brink's Inc., affirming a $2.1 million judgment against an employer for failing to comply with state meal and rest period law. The Court of Appeals found no error in the trial court ruling that armored car employees were always engaged in active work duties while in the vehicles. The Court of Appeals also agreed that the company engaged in a class-wide pattern or practice of failing to provide enough meal and rest time.

Jackson Lewis: Washington Court Affirms $2.1 Million Judgment in Meal and Rest Period Class Action

by Jackson Lewis LLP
Published on 30 Dec 2011 • United States, Washington
This Jackson Lewis LLP memorandum discusses the Washington Court of Appeals' decision in Pellino v. Brink's Inc., affirming a $2.1 million judgment against an employer for failing to comply with state meal and rest period law. The Court of Appeals found no error in the trial court ruling that armored car employees were always engaged in active work duties while in the vehicles. The Court of Appeals also agreed that the company engaged in a class-wide pattern or practice of failing to provide enough meal and rest time.
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