Illinois federal court grants Keen Cargo summary judgment on truck driver's FLSA misclassification claims
Key points
- Court granted Keen Cargo Inc. summary judgment on FLSA unpaid wage and misclassification claims
- Court held a prior Michigan state court judgment classifying the driver as an independent contractor barred all claims
- Case: Bouie v. Keen Cargo Inc., U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted summary judgment to Keen Cargo Inc. on a truck driver's Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) claims for unpaid wages and misclassification. The court held that a prior Michigan state court judgment establishing the driver as an independent contractor barred all claims under res judicata and collateral estoppel. The case is Bouie v. Keen Cargo Inc. This is for reference only and does not constitute legal advice.
What employers should do
- Review independent contractor arrangements for truck drivers and similar roles, and keep written agreements and records of the actual working relationship
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Federal (N.D. Illinois)
- Status
- Court ruling
- Effective date
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- Employers covered
- Keen Cargo Inc.
- Official source
- Official source pending
Original report: Bloomberg Law News ↗AI-assisted brief; may contain inaccuracies. Rely on the original reports and official documents. For information only; not legal, immigration or insurance advice.