Shaghafi et al. v. Valleycare Health System et al.
Class Action Settlement Information
Alameda County Superior Court, Case No. RG12618899
This class action was filed on behalf of Respiratory Therapists ("RTs") who employed by ValleyCare Health System during the period February 27, 2008 through February 28, 2012. The RTs seek damages for alleged missed meal periods and rest breaks. The RTs allege that they were not authorized and permitted to take rest breaks and that they were not provided with off-duty meal periods, along with other related claims. Defendants deny that they violated any laws and assert that the RTs took all of the breaks to which they were entitled. The Court preliminarily approved a settlement of the case on October 16, 2013, and the Final Approval Hearing is schedule for January 24, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. in Department 21 of Alameda County Superior Court. Below you will find important documents related to the case.
Operative Complaint
Defendant's Operative Answer
Settlement Agreement
Class Notice
Exclusion Form
Order Granting Preliminary Approval
Points and Authorities in Support of Preliminary Approval