MICHAEL ALBERT, ET AL. v. HONDA DEVELOPMENT & MANUFACTURING OF AMERICA, LLC Collective Action

Case No. 2:22-cv-694 in United States District Court - Southern District of Ohio (Eastern Division)

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Can I be retaliated against?

    1. 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.

  2. What are the effects of joining this lawsuit?

    1. 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 Consent Form that you received in the mail, 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 provide information, sit for a deposition, or testify in Court.

  3. What if I do not join the lawsuit?

    1. If you choose not to join this lawsuit, you will not be affected by any judgment or settlement rendered in this case, whether favorable or unfavorable. You will be free to file your own lawsuit, or you may choose to do nothing.

  4. Who are my legal representation if I join?

    1. Plaintiffs and any Class Member who completes the consent form enclosed will be represented by the attorneys of SCOTT & WINTERS LAW FIRM, LLC, KLAFTER LESSER LLP, PARMET PC, and MORGAN & MORGAN, P.A. listed below. You also have the option to retain an attorney of your own choice. You can contact the Plaintiffs’ Attorneys for free to obtain more information at:

      Joseph F. Scott, Esq.
      Ryan A. Winters, Esq.
      Kevin M. McDermott II, Esq.
      Scott & Winters Law Firm, LLC
      11925 Pearl Rd., Suite 308
      Strongsville, Ohio 44136
      P: (407) 418-2069       F: (440) 846-1625
      [email protected]
      [email protected]
      [email protected]

      Seth R. Lesser, Esq.
      Christopher M. Timmel, Esq.
      Klafter Lesser, LLP
      Two International Drive, Suite 350
      Rye Brook, NY 10573
      Telephone: (914) 934-9200
      Facsimile: (914) 934-9220
      [email protected]
      [email protected]

      Matthew Scott Parmet, Esq.
      Parmet PC
      2 Greenway Plaza, Suite 250
      Houston, Texas 77046
      (713) 999-5228
      [email protected]

      C. Ryan Morgan, Esq.
      Morgan & Morgan, P.A.
      20 N. Orange Ave., Suite 1600
      Orlando, FL 32801
      (407) 245-3401
      [email protected]

  5. How do I join the lawsuit?

    1. You can join this lawsuit online by going to Online Claim Submission and filling out the form.

      You can also join this case by completing and signing a copy of the document titled “Consent Form” that was mailed to you. You can return the document by mail, email, electronic signature or fax. The consent form should be sent to Albert v Honda, Notice Administrator, PO Box 23369, Jacksonville, FL 32241.

      You must sign online or return the signed consent form on or before February 8, 2025. If you fail to meet this deadline, you may not be allowed to participate in the lawsuit.

      CONSENT FORMS MUST BE FAXED, EMAILED, ESIGNED OR POSTMARKED BY FEBRUARY 8, 2025.

       

  6. Further Information

    1. Further information about this Notice or the action may be obtained from the Important Court Documents or by contacting the Notice Administrator at 800-506-1915. The call is free and confidential.

      THE NOTICE HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED BY UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE EDMUND A. SARGUS, JR.

      THE COURT HAS TAKEN NO POSITION REGARDING THE LAWSUIT’S MERITS.

      DO NOT CONTACT THE COURT OR ANY COURT PERSONNEL FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THIS CASE.