XPO Logistics, Drivers Settle Wage Class Suit for $16.5 Million

A $16.5 million wage-related class action settlement between XPO Logistics Inc. , a delivery service company, and its drivers, obtained final approval from a judge in the Northern District of California.

XPO provides delivery and basic installation services in California and throughout the U.S. for retailers including Home Depot, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Macy’s, Ethan Allen, Pottery Barn, and Kraftmaid. Delivery drivers based in California brought a class action against XPO in March 2016, alleging they were misclassified as independent contractors in violation of California wage and work-related-expense laws, and federal Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements.

Over 800 class members ...