NOTICE OF COLLECTIVE ACTION WAGE LAWSUIT
Noah Sekala v. Just Mike’s Jerky Company, Inc.
United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, Case No. 1:24-cv-01369
This Notice informs you about a lawsuit in which you may be eligible to make a claim for damages under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), 29 U.S.C. § 201, et seq., to advise you of how your rights may be affected by the lawsuit, and to describe to you the procedure for participating in this lawsuit, if you are eligible and so choose.
On August 9, 2024, Name Plaintiff Noah Sekala filed a lawsuit on his own behalf and on behalf of other hourly, non-exempt employees, against Defendant Just Mike’s Jerky Company. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant had a policy or practice of not compensating non-exempt employees for short rest breaks of twenty minutes or less. Plaintiff alleges that the law requires Defendant to compensate hourly employees for this time. Plaintiff further alleges that these policies or practices resulted in hourly employees not receiving all overtime compensation to which they are entitled. To date, approximately 40 individuals have joined the case.
Defendant denies Plaintiff’s allegations and asserts that it has properly compensated its employees for all hours worked.
The parties are actively litigating the case, and the Court has made no finding as to the merits of the case at this time.
The law prohibits the Defendant, or any of their agents or employees, to discharge you, or in any manner harass, discriminate or retaliate against you for taking part in this collective action.
You are receiving this Notice because you have been identified as having been employed by Defendant as a nonexempt employee between October 17, 2021, and February 19, 2024.
If you choose to join in this lawsuit, you will be bound by the judgment, whether it is favorable or unfavorable. You will also be bound by, and will share in, any settlement that may be reached on behalf of the employees who have filed or opted-in to this lawsuit.
If you choose to join this lawsuit, you will be represented by the attorneys currently representing the Plaintiff. If you join the lawsuit, you will not be required to pay attorney’s fees or expenses in advance. If the lawsuit is successful, Plaintiff’s counsel may be paid either by the Defendant, or if a settlement is reached prior to judgment, Plaintiff’s counsel may receive a percentage of any money judgment or settlement in favor of you, or others similarly situated, as agreed by contract and ordered by the Court. If you return the attached Consent Form, you should be aware that important decisions concerning the prosecution of this case may be made on your behalf. Further, you may be required to respond under oath to written questions, to produce documents, sit for a deposition, or testify at a trial or hearing at the U.S. District Courthouse in Cleveland, Ohio.
Important Dates:
- Deadline to Submit a Claim Form: September 5, 2025
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