Mejias, et al., v. Goya Foods, Inc. et al

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY
Civ. Act. No. 2:20-cv-12365-BRM-JRA

The Notice of Class Action Settlement (“Notice”) explains your right to share in the monetary proceeds of this Settlement, exclude yourself (“opt-out”) of the Settlement, or object to the Settlement.

The United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (“the Court”) presides over this Litigation, which was filed by Plaintiffs Anibal Mejias, Dennis Minter, Jerry Fuller, and Jose Pena (“Plaintiffs”) against Defendant Goya Foods, Inc. (“Goya” or “Defendant”). This is a “class action” lawsuit on behalf of the following group of individuals: All truck drivers who performed work for Goya in the State of New Jersey and were designated as independent contractors or owner operators between July 18, 2013 and February 1, 2024. The Settlement Class excludes any truck drivers who have executed Arbitration Agreements with Goya as of February 1, 2024.

You are receiving the Notice because it is believed that you are a Settlement Class Member. If someone who would otherwise be a Settlement Class Member is deceased, their estate is the Settlement Class Member.

Because the Litigation has been settled, you are entitled to a cash settlement payment if the Court approves the Settlement as fair and reasonable. Your individual settlement payment amount is described in Section 5 of the Notice. Please continue reading to learn more about the Litigation, the Settlement, and your options.

To learn more about the terms of the proposed Settlement and how your legal rights may be affected, you may read the Notices (available in English and Spanish), Settlement Documents, and the Frequently Asked Questions sections provided on this website.

Please read the information provided on this website and the settlement documents carefully.