Class-action lawsuit hold put on Mount Airy following judge's decree; both parties now considering mediation.
Suit Against Mount Airy Casino:
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A postponement has been granted for the federal class action lawsuit filmed against Mount Airy Casinos, with plaintiffs joining in assembly.
On Tuesday the 24th of April, plaintiffs Jennifer Mak and William Neidig, along with the Mount Airy Casino Resort, submitted a joint request to delay the case, and "all pending deadlines associated with mediation" for 120 days.
According to the motion, "the parties are exploring a settlement in this matter, and they've already started exchanging data and information, enabling the parties to determine if a swift resolution is probable." The parties have scheduled mediation on July 22 with private mediator Frank Neuner.
Labor concerns and legal complications form the crux of this ongoing lawsuit against Mount Airy Casino Resort. Here are the essential details:
lawsuit Essentials
- Plaintiff Count: The lawsuit currently comprises 75 plaintiffs, all sworn to be table game dealers at the casino.[1,2,3]
- Charges: The lawsuit alleges the casino skimpied wages, pointing specifically at table game dealers, by disregarding federal and state labor regulations.[1,2]
Charges Overview
- Tip Pool Controversy: The plaintiffs affirm that the casino allowed non-tipped supervisors and managers to improperly engage in the dealers' tip pool, reducing the dealers' actual earnings.[1,2]
- Payroll Bungling: The lawsuit alleges that the casino tampered with payroll calculations by rounding clock-in and clock-out times to the nearest 15-minute interval and incorrectly calculating overtime rates for tipped staff.[2,3]
- Violated Norms: Nine specific legal infractions are claimed by the lawsuit, consisting of four offenses under the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act (PMWA), one under the Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection Law (WPCL), and four breaches under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).[2]
Legal Proceedings
- Tribunal Venue: The lawsuit is being managed in the US District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, with Judge Joseph F. Saporito Jr. at the helm.[2]
- Mount Airy's Response: Despite an extension, Mount Airy Casino Resort is yet to publicly respond to the lawsuit. The initial response deadline was moved until April 28.[2,3]
- Plaintiffs' Requirements: The plaintiffs seek unearned wages and overtime compensation, demanding that the casino reimburse their legal fees and additional fees, escalating to over $5 million.[4]
- Plaintiffs in the Suit Against Mount Airy Casino, including Jennifer Mak and William Neidig, have requested a postponement of the mediation for the federal class action lawsuit, pushing all pending deadlines by 120 days due to ongoing settlement discussions.
- The mediation for the lawsuit is scheduled for July 22 with private mediator Frank Neuner, as the parties attempt to reach a resolution regarding labor concerns and allegations of skimmed wages and violations of federal and state labor regulations.
- In the general news, politics and casino proceedings, the public awaits updates from Mount Airy Casino Resort's response to these allegations and the potential impact on table game dealers, as the lawsuit garners attention in Pennsylvania and beyond.
