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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.
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. However, on July 14, 2016 a joint motion was filed with the court requesting the final hearing be continued to September 2016. We appreciate your ongoing patience. Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more.
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.
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. There is a 30 day period in which appeals can be filed. Claims will not be paid until after the appeals period expires, and there are not any appeals filed. Please keep checking Top Class Actions for updates. 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
info@gardencitygroup.com
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
If less people are qualified, it does not seem like those that are eligible age getting more money. Can anyone explain?
Regina h
I called 312-795-9121, and I guess it’s hit and miss, I called 3 times before and just got the recording. This time I got an actually person. He ask for my name and mailing address.
I called around 10: 00 AM this morning.
Good luck everyone!!
I just called and was told I am not eligible for a settlement payout and a letter will tell me why. I don’t understand how is this possible. I was on the list before.
Did you have an interview with this company?
Dam, I can’t catch a break. I waited all this time just to told I am not on the list. Why I cant get a check. I want my part of this settlement.
I called and out through!!!!!!!!!!!!!I I am on the list to be paid, he said it was under 1000 so, I am glad I got something out of this long journey. I wanted a job, but what ever!
What number did you call
What number did you call Jane
I can’t believe this is happening. How can I not be eligible. I did the papers correctly. I sent the taxes information in on time. I was eligible and now I am being told I am not. Sometimes wrong is going on here. How is me and so many other all of sudden not getting any payment.
All ferrera pan lawsuit checks..
ALL CHECKS WILL BE MAILED FROM LAWYER’S OFFICE TOMORROW. .
JANUARY 10TH 2017..
YEAH BOYEEEEEEE
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Every one that got the tax papers to fill out it states at the bottom that you was found eligible Now it’s some big changes and explaining to be done it’s good copies was made before mailing them back to these people
to Jennifer did you send in your claim by certified mail?
JOYCE.
NO I DIDN’T,WE DIDN’T HAVE TO, THEY GAVE TWO WEEKS TO RESPOND BACK.THEY ARE DOING WHAT THEY WANT TO DO.
Yes you did they want you not to do it so it gets there to late but here how it works normal mail can take up to 21 days to deliver so you gave normal delivery 14 days which two are non business days so 12 days to deliver when certified mail is first class at 3-5 business plus you get proof when it was delivered so you can say to the claims when and where
This is from Page 1 of the Notice at the bottom. “Ferrara Direct Applicant Class Member” does not include any African Americans who: (a) sought a position through REM or Labor Power during the Class Period; (b) was hired by Ferrara as a Machine Operator, Mogul Cook, Engrosser, Janitor, Quality Control Technician, or Shipping Clerk between February 27, 2011 and December 22, 2015, (c) was offered a position of Machine Operator, Mogul Cook, Engrosser, Janitor, Quality Control Technician, or Shipping Clerk between February 27, 2011 and December 22, 2015; or (d) was offered to interview for the positions of Machine Operator, Mogul Cook, Engrosser, Janitor, Quality Control Technician, or Shipping Clerk between February 27, 2011 and December 22, 2015, but declined the interview or did not report for the interview.
So according to this if you fought a postion through any of the temp companies then you are disqualified?