Sudden Closure Sparks Legal Action
Foxtrot Retail Inc., Dom’s Market LLC, and their merged entity, Outfox Hospitality LLC, face a class action lawsuit alleging violations of federal and Illinois employment laws. The complaint, filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, claims that the companies terminated all employees without prior notice following the permanent closure of their retail stores.
Violation of Employment Laws
Former employee Jamil Ladell Moore alleges that the companies breached the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) and the Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (IWARN) by failing to provide the mandated 60 days advance written notice of termination.
Impact of Merger
The closure stems from the merger between Foxtrot and Dom’s, resulting in the formation of Outfox Hospitality. With 2 Dom’s grocery stores and 33 Foxtrot locations across Chicago, Austin, Dallas, and DC affected, the layoffs have significant repercussions for employees.
Legal Action and Relief Sought
Moore seeks certification of both a WARN class and an IWARN class, representing approximately 1,000 former employees. The complaint demands compensation for unpaid wages, benefits, and civil penalties under IWARN, along with attorneys’ fees and costs.
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Company Response
Efforts to reach the companies for comment were unsuccessful at the time of reporting.
Legal Representation
The plaintiff, represented by Syed Haseeb Hussain in Chicago, aims to pursue justice for affected employees in the ongoing case titled Moore v. Foxtrot Retail Inc.
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Case Details
The lawsuit, numbered 24-cv-03272, was filed on April 24, 2024, in the Northern District of Illinois.