FBI Wage Claim Class ActionThe FBI Wage Claim Class Action Home Page is designed to provide news and information regarding the proceedings of the Class Action. This page includes periodic updates on court proceedings. You can also read the Documents filed in this case. Court Modifies Discovery Schedule Court Certifies P&K Founding Principal Joseph V. Kaplan as Class Counsel On August 4, 2010, Court of Federal Claims Judge Emily C. Hewitt granted our motion to appoint Passman & Kaplan founding principal Joseph V. Kaplan as class counsel. While Sandra Mazliah will continue her involvement as of counsel to the class, Mr. Kaplan will be assuming the role of lead counsel in the case. Read the court’s order and opinion granting the motion. On September 4, 2009, we filed, as required by the Judge, a comprehensive list of the current class members. Please review the document to ensure that your name is included. Court Approves Extension to Join Suit for Potential Class Members Who Have Not Received Notice until March 2, 2009, All Others Must Join Suit by January 23, 2009The Judge has granted an Extension of Time to add class members who did not receive the class notice because of incorrect address information. These consents must be filed on or before March 2, 2009. If you have received the class notice, the original deadline of January 23, 2009 applies. Court Approves Notice to be Sent to All Potential Class Members - Members Must Join Suit by January 23, 2009On November 11, 2008, Court of Federal Claims Judge Emily C. Hewitt approved the written notice to be sent to all potential members of this class action. In order to join the class, the "Plaintiff Consent Form and Declaration" must be faxed or postmarked on or before January 23, 2009. To read and download the Notice and the Plaintiff Consent Form and Declaration, click here. Court Certifies the Case as a Class Action and Sandra Mazliah as Class CounselOn September 26, 2008, Court of Federal Claims Judge Emily C. Hewitt granted our motion that the case proceed as a class action. Passman & Kaplan principal Sandra Mazliah has been appointed as class counsel. The parties will next be suggesting to the court the manner in which notice of the class action will be sent to all potential members of the class. Read the order granting certification. Defendant's AnswerOn May 29, 2008, Defendant FBI filed its Answer to the Plaintiffs' Complaint. To read more, click here Judge Denies FBI'S Motion To DismissOn May 15, 2008 Judge Emily Hewitt DENIED the FBI's Motion to Dismiss for lack of jurisdiction and ordered the FBI to file its Answer to the Complaint, or other responsive pleading, within 10 days. To see a full copy of the Judge's decision, click here Plaintiffs Respond to FBI Motion to DismissWe have filed the response to the FBI Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. The FBI may file a "reply," and then the Judge will rule on the Motion. FBI Files Motion to Dismiss ComplaintIn a move that was not unexpected, the FBI filed a motion to dismiss the class action complaint. We currently have until December 3, 2007 to respond. To view defendant's motion to dismiss, click here. |


