Sunoco Litigation

The law firm of Shellist Lazarz LLP, represents Bobby Roberts and Marcus Young, former Pipeline Controllers a/k/a Control Center Supervisors, in a lawsuit against Sunoco Partners, L.L.C. (“Sunoco”) for failing to pay them and Sunoco’s other Pipeline Controllers, overtime wages that we believe federal law required Sunoco to pay. The lawsuit is currently pending in Federal District Court in Houston, Texas. You may view a copy of the most recent Complaint here.

Summary of Claims

The lawsuit claims that under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Sunoco was required to pay its Pipeline Controllers, overtime wages for time worked in excess of 40 hours per work week.

On May 26, 2006, the Court certified this case as a “Collective Action” lawsuit under the FLSA, permitting the Plaintiffs to send out notice of the lawsuit to approximately 90 Pipeline Controllers who were employed by Sunoco between February 6, 2003 and the present, and giving those Pipeline Controllers an opportunity to join the lawsuit. On June 12, 2006, the Court approved the form of the notice that will be mailed to all current and former Pipeline Controllers during the relevant time period. You may view a copy of the Notice approved by the Court here. Individuals who wish to join the lawsuit must formally do so to be entitled to recover. If you do not join in this case, you will not receive any unpaid wages, overtime, or other relief from this case if the Plaintiffs prevail.

How to Join the Lawsuit

If you are a current or former Sunoco Pipeline Controller, and you would like to participate in this lawsuit, complete the Consent to Become Party Plaintiff and return it to our office via fax, e-mail, or regular mail. Shellist Lazarz LLP must file all Consents to Become Party Plaintiff with the Court no later than August 15, 2006. Should you have questions about how the lawsuit may affect you or whether you qualify to join this lawsuit, please contact us and we will respond promptly.

Can Sunoco Retaliate Against Me?

The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) prohibits Sunoco from retaliating against its employees and former employees who elect to participate in a legal proceeding concerning a violation of overtime laws. If you would like more information about this lawsuit, please contact us.

The law firm of Shellist Lazarz in Houston, Texas specializes in employment law. We have a nation-wide practice that represents employers and employees across the United States and throughout Texas including Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, Galveston, Pasadena, Bellaire, Arcola, Baytown, Port Arthur, College Station, Brownsville, Beaumont, Orange, Vidor and McAllen.