1. Why did I get an email telling me about how to get this information?
2. What is this Lawsuit about?
3. Why is this a class action and who is involved?
4. Why is this lawsuit a class action?
5. What does the lawsuit complain about?
6. How does CRST answer?
7. Has the Court decided who is right?
8. What are Plaintiffs asking for?
9. Is there any money available now?
10. How do I know if I am a class member?
11. I’m still not sure if I am a class member.
12. What happens if I do nothing at all?
13. Why would I ask to be excluded?
14. How do I ask to be excluded from the Class?
15. Do I have a lawyer in this case?
16. How will the lawyers be paid?
17. How and when will the Court decide who is right?
18. Do I have to come to trial?
19. Will I get money after the trial?
20. Are there more details about the Lawsuit?
21. What happens if I do nothing at all?
22. How do I get more information about the Settlement?
Why did I get an email telling me about how to get this information? You have received this Notice because CRST's records indicate that you are a member of the Class. This notice explains that the Court has allowed, or "certified," a class action lawsuit that may affect you. You have legal rights and options that you may exercise before the Court holds a trial. The trial is to decide whether the claims being made against CRST, on your behalf, are correct. Judge Robert D. Foiles of the Superior Court for the State of California, County of San Mateo is overseeing this class action. The lawsuit is known as Askins v. CRST Expedited, Inc., et al. Case No. 19-CIV-00644.
Back To TopTerry Askins ("Plaintiff') sued on behalf of himself and all other similarly situated persons employed by CRST in the United States since January 30, 2014. The Action seeks statutory damages (penalties), punitive damages and attorneys' fees on the basis of allegations that CRST's disclosures given in connection with obtaining consumer reports from job applicants for employment purposes allegedly violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act ("FCRA"), and related state laws. CRST denies any liability or wrongdoing and contends it has complied with all applicable laws.
Back To TopIn a "class action," one or more persons called the "Named Plaintiff' (in this case, the Plaintiff listed above, Terry Askins) filed a lawsuit on behalf of a group of people with similar claims against the same company (this group of people is referred to as the "Class" or "Class Members"). The company sued (in this case CRST) is called the Defendant. One court resolves the issues for everyone in the Class—except for those people who choose to exclude themselves from the Class.
Back To TopThe Court decided that this lawsuit can be tried as a class action because it meets the requirements of Code of Civil Procedure§ 382. This does not mean that the Court has decided whether any of the claims are correct or not. More information about why the Court is allowing this lawsuit to be a class action is in the Court's Order Certifying the Class, which is available on the Important Documents page of this website.
Back To TopIn the lawsuit, the Plaintiffs say that CRST's disclosures given in connection with obtaining consumer reports from job applicants for employment purposes do not comply with applicable law. You can read the Plaintiffs' Operative Complaint on the Important Documents page of this website.
Back To TopCRST denies the allegations raised in the Action and states that it did not violate the law and has no liability for any of the Claims of the members of the Class. CRST contends that its disclosures at all times complied with applicable laws. CRST's Answer to the operative Complaint is available on the Important Documents page of this website.
Back To TopThe Court hasn't decided whether CRST or the Plaintiff is right. By establishing the Class and issuing this Notice, the Court is not suggesting that the Plaintiffs will win or lose at trial.
Back To TopThe lawsuit seeks damages, attorneys' fees, and penalties along with any other relief awardable and awarded by the Court.
Back To TopNo money or benefits are available now because the Court has not yet decided whether CRST did anything wrong, and the two sides have not settled the case. There is no guarantee that money or benefits ever will be obtained. If they are, you will be notified about how to ask for a share.
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If you are still not sure whether you are a Class Member, you can ask for free help. You can call the Notice Administrator at 866-610-9309.
Back To TopYou don't have to do anything now if you want to remain a class member and keep the possibility of getting money or benefits from this lawsuit. By doing nothing you are staying in the Class. If you stay in and the Plaintiffs obtain money or benefits, either as a result of the trial or a settlement, you will be notified. If you do nothing now, regardless of whether the Plaintiffs win or lose, you will not be able to sue, or continue to sue, CRST—as part of any other lawsuit—about the claims that are the subject of this lawsuit. You will be bound by any Judgment in the action whether favorable or not. You may if you so desire enter an appearance through counsel.
Back To TopYou have the option to exclude yourself as a Class Member - also called "opting out of the class" - by sending a request to the Notice Administrator to opt out of the lawsuit as explained in Section 14 below.
If you exclude yourself from the Class you won't get any money or benefits from this lawsuit even if the Plaintiffs obtain them as a result of the trial or a settlement between CRST and the Plaintiffs. You also will not be legally bound by the Court's orders or any judgment reached in this class action.
If you exclude yourself, you will also keep any right you may have to bring your own lawsuit against CRST concerning the claims alleged in this Lawsuit. If you start your own lawsuit against CRST after you exclude yourself, you'll have to hire and pay your own lawyer for that lawsuit. If you do exclude yourself so you can start or continue your own lawsuit against CRST, you should talk to your own lawyer soon, because your claims may be subject to a statute of limitations.
Back To TopTo exclude yourself (or to "opt out") from the Class, you must submit a written statement requesting exclusion from the Class postmarked on or before February 25, 2024. Your request must contain your full name and any other names you may have used with CRST (e.g., if you changed your name following marriage or divorce), your home address, and your preferred telephone number (home or cell phone) and state that you wish to exclude yourself from the Askins v. CRST lawsuit. You can mail your request for exclusion to: CRST Class Action, ATTN: OPT OUT, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799 or you can send by email to info@CRSTClassAction.com or by fax to 714-917-7455 or submit a request for exclusion through the Notice Administrator's website at www.CRSTClassAction.com.
Remember: It must be postmarked, faxed or emailed no later than February 25, 2024.
Back To TopThe Court approved the law firm of Setareh Law Group as Class Counsel, meaning they are the lawyers representing you and all Class Members in this case. Setareh Law Group is located at 9665 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 430, Beverly Hills, CA 90212. You do not need to hire your own lawyer to remain in the Class and pursue the claims described in this Notice, but, if you wish, you may hire a different lawyer at your own expense.
Back To TopIf Class Counsel get money or benefits for the Class, they may ask the Court for fees and expenses. You won't have to pay these fees and expenses personally. If the Court grants the request, fees and expenses would be either deducted from money obtained for the Class or paid separately by CRST.
Back To TopHow and when will the Court decide who is right? As long as the case isn't resolved before trial, Class Counsel will have to prove the claims at a trial. During the trial, a Jury or the Judge will hear all of the evidence to help them reach a decision about whether the Plaintiff or Defendants are right about the claims in the lawsuit. There is no guarantee that Plaintiff will win or get any money for the Class.
Back To TopYou do not need to attend the trial. Class Counsel will present the case for the Plaintiffs, and CRST will present the defenses. You or your own lawyer are welcome to come at your own expense.
Back To TopIf Plaintiff obtains money or benefits as a result of the trial or otherwise, you will be notified about that. There is no guarantee that Plaintiff will win at trial or resolve the case.
Back To TopThis notice summarizes the current status of the lawsuit and your need to decide whether to remain a Class Member or exclude yourself. For a more detailed statement of the matters involved in the Action, you may refer to the pleadings and other papers filed in the Action, many of which may be inspected on the Important Documents page of this website of Class Counsel (www.setarehlaw.com). Any questions regarding this Notice and/or the Lawsuit should be directed to the Notice Administrator at 866-610-9309 or to Class Counsel at:
Shaun Setareh, Esq.
Thomas Segal, Esq.
Setareh Law Group
9665 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 430
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
www.setarehlaw.com
(310) 888-7771
shaun@setarehlaw.com
thomas@setarehlaw.com
Do not call the Court with questions about this Notice. If you do have questions or want more information, please contact the Notice Administrator at 866-610-9309 or Class Counsel (at the address, e-mail address, or number listed above), visit Class Counsel’s website, or visit this dedicated website created to provide information about this lawsuit, www.CRSTClassAction.com
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