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Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

golgo 13 — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:07:09 +0800

did anyone else get this in the mail.. or is it just me.......anyone????????????

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Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

biggysmalls — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:23:59 +0800

whats it about?

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

MacIas — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:30:43 +0800

I got it I am submiting a objection and not participating in the settlement.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

m_tux — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:35:16 +0800

what is it about though? is it about employees or customers?

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

golgo 13 — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:46:20 +0800

its a bout employees. if im not mistaken everyone that used to work there or that works there should of gotten one

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

MacIas — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:58:00 +0800

I am going to scan the documents its like 6 pages long

Here is a summary of who is included in the settlement

"sales associate, cashier/customer service associate, or department supervisor/manager at some pont from March 29, 2002 to July 31, 2007."

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

m_tux — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:05:14 +0800

ahhh.. i never got one.. maybe it's because mm yeah i should go change my address.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

MacIas — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:08:33 +0800

Once I scan it use can use the forms I scan, there is a claims form and it has instructions etc.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

m_tux — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:18:48 +0800

well let me know when you have them.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Sasquatch — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:01:08 +0800

What is it concerning?

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

biggysmalls — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:03:22 +0800

i just got mine right now.
its concerning breaks
and overtime pay for associates that made commission in that time period

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

asdf — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:22:34 +0800

I got mine in the mail. I am reading it right now. Basically its a lawsuit against Frys relating to:

(1) failure to pay overtime;
(2) failure to pay final wages;
(3) waiting time penalties;
(4) failure to provide rest periods;
(5) failure to allow meal periods;
(6) failure to furnish timely and accurate wage statements;
(7) unfair and unlawful business acts and practices.

Fry's denies that it did anything wrong.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

MacIas — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:25:01 +0800

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Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Sasquatch — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:41:07 +0800

biggysmalls:i just got mine right now.
its concerning breaks
and overtime pay for associates that made commission in that time period

That's a good question. If one works, say, 42* hours in a week, should any commission made in those extra two hours be multiplied by 1.5?

*So long, and thanks for all the fish.

...anyone? anyone?

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admin — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:42:33 +0800

Only hours can be overtime not commision.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Sasquatch — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:55:27 +0800

But... we do get overtime for that...

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Sasquatch — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:56:23 +0800

Sasquatch:Interesting, but...
If you file, does Fry's Electronics put your name in a little red book? Basically, would our illustrious employer know whether or not a certain individual participated in this suit?

If not, surely they would get ideas when you request documentation showing which weeks you've earned overtime. I doubt anyone has complete records dating back to when they were first employed. Unfortunately, said documentation is required for eligibility in the suit.

How will they calculate one's share of the booty?

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admin — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:59:17 +0800

$3,140,000
- LAWYER FEES
- ADMINISTRATION FEES
- CLASS REPRESENTATIVES
/ DIVIDED BY THE AMOUNT OF PEOPLE WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE SETTLEMENT
= Total you will get

I just noticed it says on the form that after all the fees for lawyers etc the remaining balance will be $1,778,834 which in my opinion is not very much.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

admin — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:38:49 +0800

I am not participating in the settlement I am actually going to object to the settlement:

Fry's didn't pay my vacation check in a timely matter and never paid me for my personal and holiday days off. They also failed to furnish timely and accurate wage statements; and unfair and unlawful business acts and practices.

Fry's fired me for creating this website (http://www.FrysForum.com) where employees could talk about their work related conditions and grievances. We were trying to bring our work related grievances to the attention of management. Fry's found out I was the owner of the website and decided to hold me countable for the content of the site.

According to Section 230 of Title 47 of the United States Code (47 USC Â§ 230) site owners or operators can not be held responsible for the content left by members on their site. I did not post or write the things Fry's is accusing me of doing listed on the links below. Fry's firing me was illegal and violates the National Labor Relations Act because 2 or more employees were discussing pay or other work related issues with each other and 2 or more employees are addressing their employer about improving their working conditions or pay.

I have filed a charge with the National Labor Relations Board which is part of the United States Goverment http://www.NLRB.gov Fry's has not responded to my charge.

I was also denied unemployment benifits because according to the California Unemployment office I was "making disparaging remarks about your employeer" even though it wasn't me making the disparaging remarks but some users on the site. I am appealing this decision and I await my court date with the EDD.

5 Day Suspension Notice:
http://freepdfhosting.com/uploads/0d6b4074d5.pdf

My Statement to my 5 Day Suspension Notice:
http://freepdfhosting.com/uploads/108d33615e.pdf

Involuntary Termination Request
http://freepdfhosting.com/uploads/556892169e.pdf

I filed a charge against Fry's Electronics, Inc. with the National Labor Relations Board
http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/3203/nlrbcomplaintlx5.jpg

Scanned PDF of my Unemployment Being Denied:
http://freepdfhosting.com/uploads/90622285f8.pdf

Scanned PDF of my Appeal to my Unemployment Denial:
http://freepdfhosting.com/uploads/1132840958.pdf

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Sasquatch — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:41:13 +0800

admin:$3,140,000
- LAWYER FEES
- ADMINISTRATION FEES
- CLASS REPRESENTATIVES
/ DIVIDED BY THE AMOUNT OF PEOPLE WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE SETTLEMENT
= Total you will get

I just noticed it says on the form that after all the fees for lawyers etc the remaining balance will be $1,778,834 which in my opinion is not very much.

That divided by about 300 people is six grand a person. I doubt it works that way, but still.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

admin — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:53:18 +0800

Sorry Sasquatch the number of people will be more like 5000 in my opinion.
That comes out to be about $356 per person which is pathetic.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

milh467 — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:18:11 +0800

admin: I am not participating in the settlement I am actually going to object to the settlement:

Fry's didn't pay my vacation check in a timely matter and never paid me for my personal and holiday days off. They also failed to furnish timely and accurate wage statements; and unfair and unlawful business acts and practices.

Fry's fired me for creating this website (http://www.FrysForum.com) where employees could talk about their work related conditions and grievances. We were trying to bring our work related grievances to the attention of management. Fry's found out I was the owner of the website and decided to hold me countable for the content of the site.

According to Section 230 of Title 47 of the United States Code (47 USC Â§ 230) site owners or operators can not be held responsible for the content left by members on their site. I did not post or write the things Fry's is accusing me of doing listed on the links below. Fry's firing me was illegal and violates the National Labor Relations Act because 2 or more employees were discussing pay or other work related issues with each other and 2 or more employees are addressing their employer about improving their working conditions or pay.

I have filed a charge with the National Labor Relations Board which is part of the United States Goverment http://www.NLRB.gov Fry's has not responded to my charge.

I was also denied unemployment benifits because according to the California Unemployment office I was "making disparaging remarks about your employeer" even though it wasn't me making the disparaging remarks but some users on the site. I am appealing this decision and I await my court date with the EDD.

5 Day Suspension Notice:
http://freepdfhosting.com/uploads/0d6b4074d5.pdf

My Statement to my 5 Day Suspension Notice:
http://freepdfhosting.com/uploads/108d33615e.pdf

Involuntary Termination Request
http://freepdfhosting.com/uploads/556892169e.pdf

I filed a charge against Fry's Electronics, Inc. with the National Labor Relations Board
http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/3203/nlrbcomplaintlx5.jpg

Scanned PDF of my Unemployment Being Denied:
http://freepdfhosting.com/uploads/90622285f8.pdf

Scanned PDF of my Appeal to my Unemployment Denial:
http://freepdfhosting.com/uploads/1132840958.pdf

First off, your first 3 PDF links dont work admin .

Secondly, so you have to appeal to get any comphensation if you qualify?

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MacIas — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:20:38 +0800

I fixed the broken links thanks for letting me know.
I am going to appeal this class action settlement because I have other plans which I can't really discuss.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Sasquatch — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:56:24 +0800

admin:Sorry Sasquatch the number of people will be more like 5000 in my opinion.
That comes out to be about $356 per person which is pathetic.

I seriously doubt that. Most Fry's associates have no idea this exists. Add the fact that you must submit documentation proving the number of weeks you earned overtime... well, I doubt there will be many takers.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

golgo 13 — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:59:57 +0800

on my paperwork it actually stated the number of weeks that i worked overtime. its a good number so i think im gonna submit my forms.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Punkzilla — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:37:32 +0800

I got this today, just read some of it over now, I'd rather not reply to it.
But it kind of worries me when it says, "DO NOTHING: You WILL NOT receive a payment from the settlement and you will give up any rights to sue Fry's for released claims."
What does that exactly mean? I won't be able to sue Fry's in the future?

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Sasquatch — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:02:56 +0800

Not for that, anyway.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

AyaHu — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:25:58 +0800

I wouldnt do that either, with something as controversial as break periods as an attack. Break periods arent legally decreed here in Arizona, at least.
He should sue my ex boss instead.

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pepper — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:15:48 +0800

The link explaining the case dose not work...help...

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

MacIas — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:29:04 +0800

pepper: The link explaining the case dose not work...help...

Looks like we reached the maximum bandwith or our files were deleted from the host.

Fixed the Broken Links:

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biggysmalls — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:45:41 +0800

for the lawsuit if you think about it, frys is already loosing that money no matter what. so if an employee collects its not like ther gonna loose any more money then thry already lost

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Sasquatch — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:31:21 +0800

None of us know if that's how it really works.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

worm — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:23:35 +0800

Many associates where talking about this today. How am I going to profit from all this with everyone staking their claim?

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Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:32:41 +0800

Don't be quick to decide to settle consider this

1) You Settle After Fee's $1,778,834 will be split amongs thousands of employees which include current and former employees which means you could get as little as a couple hundread dollars or even less)
2) Do Nothing: You won't recieve any payments from the settlement and you give up your rights to sue Fry's for the release claims
3) Ask To Be Excluded: Recieve no payments from the settlement and retain all rights you may have against Fry's.
4) Submit Objection: Write to the Aribitrator about you don't agree with the settlement. The Arbitrator may or may not agree with your objection.
If you don't agree with the amount they are settling for tell them that or that you think its unfair or anything you want to say to them.
5) Go To The Hearing - If you have submitted a valid ojbection and notice of intention to appear, ask to speak before the Arbitrator about the fairness of the settlement.

I think for retaliation reasons current employees should settle but former or employees who were fired or quit should object its not much money for what Fry's is trying to settle.

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Sasquatch — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:50:22 +0800

Here at store 23, basically nobody has heard of this. The few people that have, don't really want to go through the trouble and/or risk of obtaining documentation proving the amount of overtime earned for every week since hire. I seriously doubt there will be thousands of people.

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admin — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:53:28 +0800

When you get your claim form it is pre filled with "the following number of full time work weeks in which you were paid commisions and earned overtimed pay between March 29, 2002 and July 31, 2007." Mine said 30 weeks, it was pre-filled in. You gota remember this settlement is for 5 years and it includes past and current employees I also agree the amount of people would be over 1000 people.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

worm — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:54:17 +0800

Sasquatch: Here at store 23, basically nobody has heard of this. The few people that have, don't really want to go through the trouble and/or risk of obtaining documentation proving the amount of overtime earned for every week since hire. I seriously doubt there will be thousands of people.

It's only in cali.

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Sasquatch — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:57:52 +0800

admin:When you get your claim form it is pre filled with "the following number of full time work weeks in which you were paid commisions and earned overtimed pay between March 29, 2002 and July 31, 2007." Mine said 30 weeks, it was pre-filled in. You gota remember this settlement is for 5 years and it includes past and current employees I also agree the amount of people would be over 1000 people.

Filled in? Nice.

worm:
Sasquatch: Here at store 23, basically nobody has heard of this. The few people that have, don't really want to go through the trouble and/or risk of obtaining documentation proving the amount of overtime earned for every week since hire. I seriously doubt there will be thousands of people.

It's only in cali.

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admin — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:58:11 +0800

Your correct worm to add its only for employees of California, that might reduce the amount of people who will participate.

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Sasquatch — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:59:59 +0800

Probably will be in the thousands then. Oh well. You guys enjoy your "free" money.

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worm — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:00:41 +0800

Sasquatch:
admin:When you get your claim form it is pre filled with "the following number of full time work weeks in which you were paid commisions and earned overtimed pay between March 29, 2002 and July 31, 2007." Mine said 30 weeks, it was pre-filled in. You gota remember this settlement is for 5 years and it includes past and current employees I also agree the amount of people would be over 1000 people.

Filled in? Nice.

worm:
Sasquatch: Here at store 23, basically nobody has heard of this. The few people that have, don't really want to go through the trouble and/or risk of obtaining documentation proving the amount of overtime earned for every week since hire. I seriously doubt there will be thousands of people.

It's only in cali.

We hear you Sasquatch your voice is heard. If you wish to take action you can sue Fry's in your locality and take advantage of at least $7,500 for being a primary participant. We can probably pull a lawsuit in every state.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Greenwords — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:40:30 +0800

Former CSSA/Gopher here. I got the notice a few days ago and it seems like nothing more than a pittance. To even work for the store you have to sign the arbitration contract, they don't put a gun to your head but they won't let you work/pay you if you don't sign. I'm very tempted to go to a hearing over this. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a bitter former employee looking for a dollar or two but Fry's has to answer for the way they've treated us.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Sasquatch — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:59:49 +0800

Hey Randy Fry, I'd love some free money. The lease on this cave is insane.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

notparistexas — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:14:53 +0800

Sasquatch: Hey Randy Fry, I'd love some free money. The lease on this cave is insane.

Well, it's not really free. You worked for it.

Take those assholes to the cleaners, I'd love to see Randy Fry living under a highway cloverleaf sucking dick for beer money.

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greencard — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:21:23 +0800

I got my claim form today I think we deserve more money than this its bull crap Fry's is rich plus without its employees Fry's would have never made this money.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

biggysmalls — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:59:23 +0800

that is true green card but the rich will always try to get richer......

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

gratefulone36 — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:41:48 +0800

Hey all,i worked at the Burbank store 11 from 1998 to 2004.The only time we really worked our butts off was at Christmas and they would treat the employees poorly omg bringing back nightmare memories,glad i am not working there these days.We would seriously work from open to close with 1 30 minute lunch they would supply the food,we could not leave the store under no circumstances!!!Like a Boot Camp.Any other store 11 employees on here ?? I received my Lopez V Fry's Class Settlement don't know if i should fill it out of not. Help please should i ???

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

biggysmalls — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:47:54 +0800

i would fill it out. cant hurt.
they cant actually force you to stay in the store if you were of clock

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

notparistexas — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:10:06 +0800

biggysmalls: i would fill it out. cant hurt.
they cant actually force you to stay in the store if you were of clock

I think it's called 'unlawful imprisonment'.

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windraver — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:03:46 +0800

haha... i remember people joking about how to rob a frys when they lock down the place...

hmm.. so what happens to the moolah of people who don't mail in the claim?

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AyaHu — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 08:22:59 +0800

notparistexas:
biggysmalls: i would fill it out. cant hurt.
they cant actually force you to stay in the store if you were of clock

I think it's called 'unlawful imprisonment'.

And you can call the authorities.

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Greenwords — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:11:52 +0800

AyaHu:
notparistexas:
biggysmalls: i would fill it out. cant hurt.
they cant actually force you to stay in the store if you were of clock

I think it's called 'unlawful imprisonment'.

And you can call the authorities.

Somebody did that at Store 25. The cops came and got pissed off at him. Good times.

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AyaHu — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:00:07 +0800

Greenwords:
AyaHu:
notparistexas:
biggysmalls: i would fill it out. cant hurt.
they cant actually force you to stay in the store if you were of clock

I think it's called 'unlawful imprisonment'.

And you can call the authorities.

Somebody did that at Store 25. The cops came and got pissed off at him. Good times.

It's usually wiser to call the non-emergency police and explain the situation. They wont be mad, because they'll know the situation.

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Punkzilla — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:09:17 +0800

I was there that night when the guy called. I was next to him when he did it actually.

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biggysmalls — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:09:54 +0800

Punkzilla: I was there that night when the guy called. I was next to him when he did it actually.

what happened exactly punkzilla?
did he get fined? did the store get in trouble for anything? just curious

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Punkzilla — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:23:43 +0800

This is from my point of view remember that.
What I recall is that we were about to get let out (closing) we were clocked out pretty much, the door open, then the A/V DM says everyone needs to go help do something (I think for his department), then he pretty much re-closes the doors on us. That's when that associate says we don't have to work once clocked out (kind if to himself and anyone around him, I was near him). I think he kind of says more out loud that "I'll call the cops for holding us here against our will." Something like that. I think i might of said, "Do it!" Not fully sure, I believe I did. After he did and I think the A/V DM heard he did, we shortly were let out.

The associate was around for a few months after wards, not sure if he got fired or quit. He kind of wondered if he was going to get fired for it.
That's about all I can recall. This did happen probably nearly 2 years ago? Back when we had to do the "Perfect Close".

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biggysmalls — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:27:20 +0800

if they clocked out after the dm told them to then it woulda been a different story

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biggysmalls — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:28:11 +0800

funny shit though

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greatqualityCDRW — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:02:11 +0800

It asks to put in your social security! Im scared about that!

Ehh I guess ill send it in. I hope fry's doesn't retaliate for this!

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Punkzilla — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:17:25 +0800

As I mentioned somewhere here, I'm not doing it.

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AyaHu — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:22:09 +0800

greatqualityCDRW: It asks to put in your social security! Im scared about that!

Ehh I guess ill send it in. I hope fry's doesn't retaliate for this!

If it's a real court document, you would be free-and-clear.

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cydal — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:21:37 +0800

how can i get the application to see if I qualify for my unpaid hors?? The link does not work??

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admin — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:26:47 +0800

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m_tux — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:11:25 +0800

anyone get reminded of the movie "The Jerk" here? remember his class action suit against him? lol he had to write checks for $1.23 which is basically what a lot of people get out of them.. I think the last one i heard. something to do with music cds.. everyone only got $20.. yay!

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mammatiffy — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 06:28:46 +0800

I think that some of the things fry's does is wrong but noone can sit here and say that they did not take an unauthorized break or whatever!!! the problem is is there stupid system where every 1/2 hour is a point or whatever!! they need to get rid of that system because when i was there if i would be with a customer and it went into my lunch i was only able to take the remaining which is wrong!! anyways i do not know the exact situation that this lopez was in but i worked there for 2 years and did not think that things were so bad to sue over!!!

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asdf — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:26:40 +0800

mammatiffy: I think that some of the things fry's does is wrong but noone can sit here and say that they did not take an unauthorized break or whatever!!! the problem is is there stupid system where every 1/2 hour is a point or whatever!! they need to get rid of that system because when i was there if i would be with a customer and it went into my lunch i was only able to take the remaining which is wrong!! anyways i do not know the exact situation that this lopez was in but i worked there for 2 years and did not think that things were so bad to sue over!!!

The whole situation didn't make sense to me cause I took illegal breaks all the time. You are stupid to follow the rules. You are also stupid if you get fired for it

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Sasquatch — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:32:21 +0800

They're making us follow federal law instead of state law, here in Texas. Lame.

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m_tux — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:37:39 +0800

Sasquatch: They're making us follow federal law instead of state law, here in Texas. Lame.

They try to say that since Federal overrides State law that they only have to follow Federal law which is Constitutionally-speaking incorrect. Nothing in the Constitution stipulates work laws and regulations and it is stating in the Constitution that anything that is not expressed within that the States have the reserved power to speak on those matters..

They need to re-read Amendment 10

Amendment 10 - Powers of the States and People. Ratified 12/15/1791.

The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

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Sasquatch — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 22:05:52 +0800

That's a good point.

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AyaHu — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 22:07:33 +0800

mammatiffy: I think that some of the things fry's does is wrong but noone can sit here and say that they did not take an unauthorized break or whatever!!! the problem is is there stupid system where every 1/2 hour is a point or whatever!! they need to get rid of that system because when i was there if i would be with a customer and it went into my lunch i was only able to take the remaining which is wrong!! anyways i do not know the exact situation that this lopez was in but i worked there for 2 years and did not think that things were so bad to sue over!!!

I dont understand this guys post.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

tigersgrowl — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 08:38:37 +0800

At my store, the only part about this settlement that is true was "The Wage and Hour Sub-class. We got our meal breaks but my paycheck was always wrong and audit never answered their door. Most of the time it was not enough but a few times I received over-payment. I quit after a memory was returned two months after it was sold and it clearly said in red ink on the back of the receipt that fifteen (15) days return policy. I lost a quarter commission that day but it was the principle of the thing. A quarter today, five bucks tomorrow. I could write a book with all the stories that I could tell but this forum only pertains to the lawsuit so I will keep it at that. Or course, I since moved from California to Virginia and I received my form October 3rd and it needs to be in the mail by Oct 9th. Glad I got it in time. I don't remember signing a document but I heard that each employee signed a waver that says no employees can carry out a lawsuit against Frys. I guess if it were true, someone broke the rule and I am glad I they did. It is a shame it is at this time in history. The way the economy is right now, they may not be able to afford it. Lets just say that $25 Emprex DVD burner will suddenly jump up to $50. Especially since California is broke and begging for money at the doorstep of Washington.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Sasquatch — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 09:05:50 +0800

Dude, they just created like 700 Billion fucking dollars. I would beg too!

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

tigersgrowl — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 09:07:44 +0800

Well yeah, all I can say is that I thank God that I no longer live in the state of California. It is the country's wasteland right now. I just don't know if I will go for it. I never been part of a settlement before. And what if this is some ploy for some illegal alien (ooops, we are not supposed to say that. Undocumented worker) to get my Social Security Number.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Sasquatch — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 09:31:21 +0800

Social security is being propped up by "undocumented workers".

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

tigersgrowl — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 09:43:42 +0800

Nevertheless, even though I am sure that half a dozen of those propping social security "undocumented workers", I just can not afford to have one more put my name to shame. But, I am going to go for it. Even if it is seventy five bucks, at least it is a tank of gas that will take me to work where I can work to make even more. But, we are leaning away from the main issue so I am willing to lay down my sword on the subject.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

moordragon — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 21:58:36 +0800

I just received my paperwork in the mail yesterday. I worked for the Fry's store located in Woodland Hills back in 2005. What struck me as strange is how the claims administrator tracked me down. I've lived in 3 different places since I left Fry's. Now I'm back here in Atlanta and they found me here! That's what made me think this was some sort of scam to get my social security number. But my girlfriend said I should check the internet and that's how I found this website. So I'm not being scammed but I gotta say, I'm dubious that this lawsuit will result in any kind of big windfall for the participants. But since I'm not alone in this, I just might submit the paperwork after all. I hated working for Fry's and I hated the way they treated the workers who were so obviously terrified of getting fired. We were forced to work overtime, forced to push the sales of certain products, forced to get customers to apply for credit with the constant threat of being fired or made to work late until we landed a credit application. It was insane sitting in on the morning "pep talks" where we were all but ordered to scam the customers into buying the more expensive items. I ended up leaving the company after a car accident on my way to work. The accident happened right in front of the store. I called my supervisor to let them know that I wouldn't be in because I just totaled my car and was on the way to the hospital. When the doctor gave me pain killers and put me on bed rest for a week, Fry's had the gall to ask me to come back to work two days later and if I didn't show up, they'd have to let me go. I didn't show up, of course and was subsequently fired.

I did manage to file an unemployment claim and collect on it although Fry's tried to fight it. Fortunately I had the doctor's paperwork to back up my story.

So, anyway, now that I know this settlement thing is for real, I'm gonna submit my papers and see how much money I can get.

One thing worries me....I'm wary of submitting my social security number. Anyone else conerned about that?

--Bob

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

tigersgrowl — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 23:40:41 +0800

I worked for Fry's in 2005 in the Fountain Valley store. That was a treat. I moved from California to Virginia in June of 2008. I am a little surprised myself. I did file for a change of address with the post office but I thought that was discreet. Also, I did call and ask about a stock certificate that I found during the move and wondered if it was still valid and how I can transfer it to my current portfolio. I don't remember if I gave my new address or not. Perhaps I did. Anyways, I may seek further information not related to Fry's or the Claims Administrator. Question is, where can I get that information and still have the form in the mail by Monday the 6th of October. I know it does not have to be in until Thursday the 9th of October but those who wait until the last minute take the biggest risk. Like I said before, I am sure half a dozen people have it already. It's the American way I guess. By the way, I think we are all worried about our SSN but the more people worry about it, the more say they will not participate, the more for those who do participate. One thing is for sure, either the participants will be the winners for gaining a small fortune from a multi million dollar business or the ones who think this is too good to be true as well as Fry's Incorporated will be the winners. Either way, the winner will be reviled within a year.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Sasquatch — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:35:05 +0800

I used to attend a school where your student number was your social. Dumb.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

elcrudo — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:44:28 +0800

All this time and this is the first time ive seen this mentioned on the net. nice to see this thing go the distance even tho the money wasnt really big for everyone. Id like to get some feedback from some former or current employers about the class action. Thanks.

C.Lopez

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

m_tux — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:53:53 +0800

how much did people get? btw.. just give a range and not the exact amount.. ;) unless you dont work for frys anymore.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

golgo 13 — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:31:45 +0800

if im not mistaken, i dont think anyone has gotten any type of "settlement" back ????

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Guest — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 03:47:42 +0800

i havent gotten anything and the website is down.

https://www.nsrcsettlement.com/Default.aspx

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Guest — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 01:32:14 +0800

I have not gotten anything yet either, i think someone should try to contact the law firm.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

flea — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 02:32:14 +0800

I wouldn't be surprised if Kathy Kolder or one of the Fry's brothers had something to do with the law firms site being down. Maybe they bribed the Lawyer to drop the suit or something.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Guest — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 02:54:55 +0800

New site is up https://www.lopezsettlement.com/ Somone please call them. Im at work.
You may contact the Settlement Administrator by phone at 1-877-483-2829

Good luck and let us know what's happening with our money!

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Guest — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 02:58:48 +0800

I just called its just a recording. (:X) Burn!

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

asdf — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:24:01 +0800

No matter how small the payout. I still want it. It just lets everyone know how wrong the company is.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Guest — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 10:40:37 +0800

I got mine today 256.71

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Guest — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 13:56:26 +0800

I got mine today too, 2,281.00. I was a department manager for most of the time the suit covers.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Sasquatch — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 14:40:59 +0800

I'd love to see the formula they use..

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Guest — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 02:40:10 +0800

i GOT 600.00

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Suzukiman — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 02:41:39 +0800

how long were you guys working there at fries?

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Guest — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:27:03 +0800

I am the guy that got 2281 I worked there a total of 4 years 2004-2008

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Suzukiman — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:54:38 +0800

not bad.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Former_Frys_geek — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 09:46:11 +0800

I got ~$1236. I worked there about 2.5 years although I only had about 60 weeks where I earned commission and worked OT. After about August of '06 it became progressively more difficult to get OT because the draw system started to cost them a lot of money. At least in CA Fry's really started cutting back on OT because when the minimum wage went up so did the cost of OT.

Based upon the paperwork I understood that how much you got really depended upon how many weeks you worked where you worked overtime and earned commission. After they determined the total claims they determined how much they could afford to pay per week of disputed OT payments and they paid out checks accordingly.

I was without question pleased to get the extra money especially in this economy where we could all use a couple $1,200, but I am not too surprised by the size of the check. I realized that most people who received the paperwork weren't going to go to the trouble of filling it out especially if they didn't qualify for the OT portion of the settlement.

Most people have became so cynical of class action settlements that a lot of people don't fill out the paperwork or they miss the deadline. For the guy who only worked for Fry's for a few weeks I could understand not going to the trouble to fill out the paperwork because by my math they were only paying ~$20 per week where you worked OT and earned commission. Therefore, since a lot of people quit Fry's within a month most people would get fairly small checks (<$100).

One thing I will say is that I am glad that I disputed the number of weeks. The original claim estimated that I could only claim 25 weeks, but I dug up 60 weeks worth of pay stubs and send in copies to the claims administrator. It took me about 2 hours to sort the stubs and scan and copy all those stubs, but since I probably got an extra ~$700 I think it was worth every second!

In the grand scheme of things I didn't get a huge windfall, but it certainly disproves the cynics who earlier in this thread were talking about getting checks for trivial amounts of money (<$20).

asdf: No matter how small the payout. I still want it. It just lets everyone know how wrong the company is.

I don't think that is tells anyone that the company was wrong because most people outside of affected current and former Fry's employees will never hear about it, but it does give some of the victims of Fry's playing fast and loose with labor law some vindication.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Guest — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 09:48:24 +0800

Are there two checks. One for the lunches and one for the hours

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Guest — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:41:47 +0800

I recieved $900.00 and 18 weeks worked over time sadly I didn't have my old pay stubs... so I dont know how correct was my 18 months between 2003-2006

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

asdf — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:23:41 +0800

I only got $607. Though I should have disputed it. I worked way more years and way more hours than you have.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

AyaHu — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:58:00 +0800

Makes me feel guilty for robbing your casinos.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Sasquatch — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:48:16 +0800

Heh, feeling guilty about robbing a casino, a place where people get robbed legally.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Suzukiman — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:50:50 +0800

and thats why I wish I was a native american.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

wasddead — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:51:21 +0800

Damn, I moved and never got the paperwork. I have been working there 4 plus years, man I feel like shit. If there was ever an opportunity to get money from this shithole, it just went passed me. Fuck!

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

asdf — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:17:23 +0800

Its free money. Take it and run.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

SDCherryPicker — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:20:02 +0800

I heard some guy from the San Diego store got 6 grand back from this settlement.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Guest — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:10:38 +0800

has anybody followed through with this settlement? did anybody get more than miserable $20 like me???

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Guest — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:21:52 +0800

how and when did some of you get a chance to dispute the number of weeks worked ot and stuff? i never got a chance and i only got miserable $20 and i did work a full 30 wks or more, every week ot. fry's are such worthless thieves!

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Former_Frys_geek — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 02:34:54 +0800

Guest: how and when did some of you get a chance to dispute the number of weeks worked ot and stuff? i never got a chance and i only got miserable $20 and i did work a full 30 wks or more, every week ot. fry's are such worthless thieves!

I thought it was pretty clear on the form that was mailed to you, but I guess the idea that Fry's employees are stupid isn't that far off the truth. There was a printed number of weeks and if you thought that the number was incorrect you simply wrote in the number of weeks that you thought you were entitled and attach your evidence in favor of your claim. If you were like me and saved all your pay stubs you simply had to print out the number of statements that you could find where you earned commission and OT.

Since they already paid out too bad for you it just means that those of us who actually read the paperwork got more money.

The moral of the story is buy a scanner and scan all of your pay stubs before you shred them. Especially if you live in CA and you work OT quite a bit there is a decent chance that there will be another employer that you work for that will mess up on CA labor law and having a copy of the pay stub will be the difference between getting whatever the claims administrator predicts that you are owed vs. what you are really owed. Considering that cheap multifunction printers are cheap and you worked for a store where you could have paid less on an already cheap item you have to be fairly cheap to not have one. Throwing away records that may be useful for lawsuits like this one without first scanning them when it takes less than a minute to scan them is silly. Merely because you are really sure that you deserve more of settlement isn't good enough for the claims administrator.

Too bad this time, but if you get burned a second time than you only have yourself to blame.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

AyaHu — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:13:21 +0800

Suzukiman: and thats why I wish I was a native american.

*chanting*

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Suzukiman — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:24:45 +0800

hell yeah that chanting has brought me the suede 1970's chair of bliss with 0 ergonomic support of any kind.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Guest — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:40:35 +0800

anyone receive a 1099 yet? I haven't seen mine. Its the ONLY tax form I'm waiting on.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

asdf — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:12:23 +0800

1099 for what? you get 1099s from Frys?

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

someone — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:08:44 +0800

asdf: 1099 for what? you get 1099s from Frys?

from the lawsuit income... you should have most likely a 1099-MISC unless they consider it backpay by which you may get a w-2.. at least that is what googling it says.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Guest — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:41:51 +0800

the form attached to the check when we received it said I would get a 1099-MISC and a W-2 (half on each) in January 2010, well its February, and NOTHING.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

asdf — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:23:58 +0800

wtf. more paper work.

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Guest — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:52:37 +0800

Welcome to my world, between 1099s and W2s I have 9 forms for taxes, the fry's settlement is the ONLY one I'm waiting on now.

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asdf — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:45:50 +0800

get a stable job

Lopez vs Fry's Electronics Class Action Settlement

Guest — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:38:04 +0800

I do have a very stable job, its called savings, retirement accounts, stocks, dividends, etc.