There are no missed pms by lazy previous drivers. [21-5025] [Entered: 03/15/2021 11:58 AM], [10814928] Entry of appearance filed by Michael J Blaschke, Mr. Robert S. Boulter, Ms. Carolyn H. Cottrell, Mr. David C. Leimbach, Ms. Michelle S. Lim and Ms. Rachel Lawrence Mor for Thomas Huddleston. Over 400 individuals have signed up thus far to be plaintiffs in the lawsuit against John Christner Trucking. [#41-1] at 28:18-21.) Response date set to 04/14/2021 for Michelle S. Lim. Joint Stipulation of Settlement Agreement and Release of Class and Collective Action, This website is designed and maintained by the Settlement Administrator for thelawsuit known as, Huddleston v. John Christner Trucking, LLC, Joint Stipulation of Settlement and Release of Class and Collective Action, All papers filed by Class Counsel to obtain preliminary and final approval of the Settlement Agreement. (Hein Dep. Your decision as to whether or not to participate in this Settlement will in no way affect your work or relationship with Defendant or future work or relationship with Defendant. According to court documents, John Christner Trucking is a for-hire motor carrier that provides trucking services nationwide and relies, in part, on drivers who operate trucks leased from its company, Three Diamond Leasing. Three companies and 11 men have cut plea deals for emission tampering on heavy-duty trucks by erasing or deleting controls. Copyright 2023, All Rights Reserved, FreightWaves, Inc, Independent contractor definition battles may further complicate lawsuits over lease purchases, Loaded & Rolling (Enterprise Fleet News/Analysis), negotiated the large settlement with C.R. This Settlement is a compromise and is not an admission of liability on the part of Defendant. Temperature-controlled carrier Hirschbach acquires John Christner Trucking Washington, D.C. 20003 (Text Only - No Attachment). Trucking companies who hire independent contractors for drivers are moving in the wrong direction when it comes to giving workers control, Visceilli said. Were one of thousands of trucking companies that are facing the same (type of) litigation, Christner said.