Corteva 12-Hour Shift $3.8M Class Action Settlement

Individuals who worked a 12-hour rotating shift at the chemical manufacturing plant in Pittsburgh, California, for Dow Agrosciences may be eligible for a payment thanks to a $3.8 million class action settlement with Corteva and others.

Settlement Class Members include all current or former hourly employees of Dow Agrosciences who worked a 12-hour rotating shift at the chemical manufacturing plant in Pittsburgh, California, between Dec. 3, 2015, and Aug. 4, 2021.

Plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit allege the defendants — Corteva, E.I. Du Pont De Nemours & Co., DowDupont Inc. (now known as Dupont de Nemours Inc.), and Dow Inc. — violated California’s wage and hour laws. 

Plaintiffs say 12-hour shift employees, mainly perators, were required to remain on duty for an entire 12-hour period without a designated or uninterrupted meal or rest break. Further, the plaintiffs say they were required to respond to calls, carry a radio, and monitor equipment and production during each 12-hour shift. The job’s responsibilities, they allege, did not allow for a reasonable break.

As a result, the plaintiffs say the manufacturing plant engaged in unfair business practices and violated the Private Attorneys General Act.

Corteva and the other defendants any and all wrongdoing. 

Per the class action lawsuit settlement, the defendants feel confident they have strong legal and factual defenses to deny the claims. The defendants also recognize the increasing cost, time, and risks of continuing to argue this case.

Both the defendants and plaintiffs agree the settlement agreement is in the best interests of everyone involved.

Class Members are eligible to receive a share of the $3.8 million settlement. 

The exact amount of each Class Member’s payment will vary depending on the number of workweeks the Class Members worked as 12-hour shift employees during the Class Period.

Class Members have four options under the settlement agreement. 

Those who received a notice and do not take further action will receive their payment. 

Class Members also have the right to dispute the number of workweeks indicated in the notice they received. To do so, Class Members should submit a Notice of Dispute no later than Nov. 18, 2021. 

Those who wish to participate in the settlement but disagree with the terms may object by Dec. 3, 2021.

Class Members also have the right to exclude themselves from the settlement agreement altogether. Class Members must opt out by Dec. 3, 2021.

A final hearing is scheduled to take place Jan. 7, 2022.

No claim form is required.

Who’s Eligible

Settlement Class Members include all current or former hourly employees of Dow Agrosciences who worked a 12-hour rotating shift at the chemical manufacturing plant in Pittsburgh, California, between Dec. 3, 2015, and Aug. 4, 2021.

Potential Award

Varies

Proof of Purchase

No proof of purchase necessary. 

Claim Form

No claim form required.

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Notice of Dispute Deadline

11/18/2021

Case Name

Jason Craig, et al. v. Corteva Inc., et al., Case No. 3:19-cv-07923-JCS in the U.S. District Court Northern District of California

Final Hearing

01/07/2022

Settlement Website

PittsburgPlantSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

CAC Services Group, LLC
6420 Flying Cloud Dr Ste 101
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
866-602-2260

Class Counsel

Jay Smith
Joshua F. Young
GILBERT & SACKMAN A Law Corporation

Randy Renick
Cornelia Dai
HADSELL STORMER RENICK & DAI LLP

Defense Counsel

Carolyn G. Burnette
Nathan W. Austin
Sander van der Heide
JACKSON LEWIS