by Mark Travis | Apr 23, 2025 | Arbitration
In Gavin v. Lady Jane’s Haircuts for Men Holding Co. (6th Cir., No. No. 24-1509, 4/23/2025), a group of hair stylists sued their employer for overtime wages under the FLSA, asserting they had been misclassified as independent contractors. The parties had an...
by Mark Travis | Apr 21, 2025 | Arbitration
In Ruiz v. Butts Foods, LP, and Quirch Foods, LLC (Tenn. Ct. App., No. 81762, 4/14/25), the plaintiff asserted claims against the joint employers for sexual harassment and retaliation, as well as tort claims for battery, intentional and negligent infliction of...
by Mark Travis | Mar 7, 2025 | Arbitration
In Waetzig v. Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (S.Ct. No. 23-971, 2/26/25), the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that voluntary dismissals under F.R.C.P. Rule 41(a) may constitute final orders under Rule 60(b), thus paving the way for previously dismissed claims...
by Mark Travis | Mar 1, 2025 | ADA
In Smith v. Newport Utilities (6th Cir., No. 24-5502, 2/27/2025), the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld summary judgment for the employer on the plaintiff’s claim that he was discharged in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Smith was a...
by Mark Travis | Feb 21, 2025 | Arbitration
In Gavette v. United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC, 2025 WL 318224 (6th Cir., January 28, 2025), Gavette was terminated and filed suit alleging retaliation based on his request for an accommodation to care for his disabled wife. The employer, United Wholesale, moved to...
