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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
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
I got my tax forms I. The mail today, June 18, but deadline was yesterday????? I’m sending mine in and I will call Monday.
When will we get our checks I want the whole $7500…
I just called the settlement line and was told that 50 % of the claim would count as income and had to be reported to the irs. So the forms must be completed.The number to call for questions is 1-888-586-9841.
I received the tax forms and Medicare forms, yesterday. The forms are due on the 17th. It is imperative that the tax forms are completed because it ensures that you receive payment. Taxing half of the payment is part of the terms of the settlement. Taxing the settlement sucks but you will get it back when you file your 2016 taxes. You could max out your dependants to lessen your tax burden.
I was told the only people who need to send the forms back are the ones who have Medicare. If you have Medicare you have to send the forms back with the tax forms if you didn’t you don’t have to send anything back.
I would like to know if we have to send these forms back as well, it states that they must be sent back by June 17. But I never had Medicare and what is this W9 form for reporting income to the irs. I need to find out some answers.
you will find out when you ant got no job then you get money then you cant pay it back at the end, if this the case ,uh no not me irs not going to be breathing down my back, that form is the same thing as being hired , and you didn’t pay money in to it, so it would be hefty, I called a cpa and asked about it.
yeh but may only get 100.00 each then you got to deal wit the irs. I trashed mine
Dawn,your comment is very offensive to some of us who is not on welfare and looking for an honest days work.And is exactly why I hope they do approve it for all African Americans.You most be the descendant of a slave owner and beneficiary of my ancestors hard work.And to those of you that feel that way ,all praise to Nate Turner!!!!
Thanks god for good people in the world today.I was at rem in 2009 and evey day that i went to rem i was sent out maby once or 2times .I didn’t give up.Big up to Lucas law firm. Now im trying to find out when will the checks be sent out?May God bless u all .
I received a letter about medicare information. Why is this needed? Did anyone call them?