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Ferrara Candy Company agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit that accuses the business of discriminating against potential workers simply because they are African-American.
Plaintiffs Brian Lucas, Aronzo Davis, Torrence Vaughans and Maurice Milton filed the class action lawsuit on behalf of themselves and all others seeking employment at the Ferrara Candy Company, either directly or through two staffing agencies known as Labor Power and REM.
According to the lawsuit, the company limited or completely excluded African-American workers from being hired by Ferrara for positions of Machine Operator, Mogul Cook, Engrosser, Janitor, Quality Control Technician or Shipping Clerk.
The plaintiffs claim that they were steered away from available jobs at Ferrara by the staffing agencies who instead hired Latinos for those positions.
Ferrara, Labor Power and REM denied all allegations of wrongdoing but decided to settle the class action lawsuit to avoid the cost of further litigation.
Who’s Eligible
The Ferrara Candy class action settlement is open to all Ferrara Direct Applicant Class Members and all African-Americans who sought a work assignment through REM or through Labor Power and were otherwise eligible to work at Ferrara but were not assigned or hired to work at the company between Feb. 27, 2009 and Dec. 22, 2015.
Potential Award
Varies.Â
The Ferrara Candy Company class action settlement will pay each Class Member who files a valid Claim Form an equal share of the $1.5 million fund, up to $7,500 each.
Proof of Purchase
N/A
Class Members must file a valid and timely Claim Form to receive a portion of the Settlement Fund.
Claim Form
Claim Form Deadline
05/03/2016
Case Name
Lucas, et al. v. Ferrara Candy Company, et al., Case No. 1:13-cv-01525, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division
Final Hearing
11/29/16
UPDATE: As of July 15, 2016 the final hearing was scheduled for July 21, 2016. Â However, on July 14, 2016 a joint motion was filed with the court requesting the final hearing be continued to September 2016. Â We appreciate your ongoing patience. Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more.Â
UPDATE 2: On Sept. 8, 2016, the court granted a joint motion to reschedule the final hearing to November 3, 2016. Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more.Â
UPDATE 3: On Nov. 4, 2016. the final hearing was rescheduled for November 29, 2016.
UPDATE 4: On Dec. 2, 2016, the court granted the Ferrara Candy Company settlement final approval. Â There is a 30 day period in which appeals can be filed. Â Claims will not be paid until after the appeals period expires, and there are not any appeals filed. Â Please keep checking Top Class Actions for updates. Â We will let our viewers know if any appeals are filed.
UPDATE 5: On Jan. 12, 2017, Top Class Actions viewers who filed valid claims for the Ferrara discrimination class action settlement began receiving checks worth as much as $904.82!
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Lucas v. Ferrara Candy Company
c/o GCG
P.O. Box 35100
Seattle, WA 98124-1100
888-586-9841
Class Counsel
Christopher J. Williams
Alvar Ayala
WORKERS’ LAW OFFICE, PC
Joseph M. Sellers
Shaylyn Cochran
COHEN, MILSTEIN, SELLERS & TOLL, PLLC
Defense Counsel
William Francis Dugan
Cintra Bentley McArdle
Richard Patrick McArdle
SEYFARTH SHAW LLP
Lisa Handler Ackerman
Kimberly Elizabeth Blair
WILSON ELSER MOSKOWITZ EDELMAN & DICKER, LLP
Regina Worley Calabro, Esq.
OGLETREE, DEAKINS, NASH, SMOAK & STEWART, P.C.
Kelly Meghan Ross
Tina B. Solis
NIXON PEABODY LLP
Jill C. Taylor
CITY OF CHICAGO – LAW DEPARTMENT
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432 thoughts onFerrara Candy Company Discrimination Class Action Settlement
It’s my money and I want it now
What a surprise! Same on 29th? Never ending
UPDATE 3: On November 4, 2016. the final hearing was rescheduled for November 29, 2016.
Called today spoke with a lady and she said someone requested appeals appeals appeals and the new court date is on the 29th she doesn’t know if its Nov 29th or Dec 29th they’re doing anything to keep from paying …
Well it looking good, there is no new court date online or told over the phone. I still can’t reach anyone on the phone. Anybody eles have any luck getting a answer.
The court docket hasn’t been updated yet, but we will let our viewers know as soon as we have an update!
Told ya..way to keep from paying
I wonder if they will send out those Medicare forms again?
Not keeping up with this bull anymore
Postponed until Nov 29th.
Call 312-435-5670 Clerk of court number for info
1:13-cv-01525 Lucas et al v. Ferrara Pan Candy, Inc.
I called today ,was told to call next week for a update.she was really nice.i pray that everyone that filed get really blessed.good luck everyone.
Susan, if the settlement is finally approve then, what amounts are we looking at receiving?
Thanks Jane,
TCA any word on the out come??