FBI Wage Claim

FBI Wage Claim Class Action

The 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
On August 4, 2010, the Judge granted the parties’ Joint Motion to Enlarge Discovery Plan.  As a result, the deadlines for the parties to complete various parts of the discovery process have now been extended.  Discovery activities aimed at the underlying facts of the case are to be completed by August 22, 2011.  Discovery activities related to expert witness analyses of these underlying facts are to be completed by February 28, 2012;  the parties are required to exchange expert witness reports by November 2, 2011, and to exchange rebuttals to those reports by December 30, 2011.   The parties were further ordered to submit a schedule for summary judgment motions by March 15, 2012.  Read the order setting this schedule.

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.

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, 2009

The 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, 2009

On 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 Counsel

On 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 Answer

On May 29, 2008, Defendant FBI filed its Answer to the Plaintiffs' Complaint. To read more, click here

Judge Denies FBI'S Motion To Dismiss

On 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 Dismiss

We 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.
Read the Response to the FBI's Motion to Dismiss.

FBI Files Motion to Dismiss Complaint

In 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.

Class Complaint Filed

On August 2, 2007, a group of more than 100 police officers for the Federal Bureau of Investigation filed a class action complaint in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims for millions of dollars of back and future pay. The Complaint alleges that the FBI has not complied with a 2002 statute that mandated that the FBI police force be paid the same pay and benefits as members of the Uniformed Division of the United States Secret Service.  To view the complaint, click here.

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FBI Wage Claim: Court and Related Documents

In order to allow class members and the public access to the documents filed in the class action, key documents will be available on this website. To access any document, click on the links below.

• Class Action Complaint
• Defendant's Motion to Dismiss
• Plaintiffs Respond to FBI Motion to Dismiss
• Judge Denies FBI'S Motion To Dismiss
• Defendant's Answer
• Court Certifies the Case as a Class Action and Sandra Mazliah as Class Counsel
• Court Approves Notice to be Sent to All Potential Class Members