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Nature of Suit Code: 790
Nature of Suit: Other Labor Litigation
Cause of Action: 28:1441 Petition for Removal

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

ADAN ORTIZ , an individual on behalf of 

himself, all others similarly situated,

Plaintiff,

v.

GENCO, INC., a Delaware Corporation, 

KRAFT HEINZ FOOD COMPANY and 

DOES 1 to 50, inclusive,

 Defendants.

Case No. 4:16-cv-04601-YGR

Case No. 4:17-cv-03692-YGR

ORDER GRANTING FINAL APPROVAL 

OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT, 

APPROVING SETTLEMENT 

ADMINISTRATOR COSTS, GRANTING 

MOTION FOR ATTORNEY FEES AND 

COSTS AND INCENTIVE AWARD; AND 

JUDGMENT 

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A hearing the motion of plaintiff Adan Ortiz (“plaintiff”) for final approval of the class 

settlement (the “Settlement”) between plaintiff and defendant Genco I., Inc. (“Genco” or “defendant”)

was held on April 2, 2019. 

The parties have submitted the Settlement Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit 1. The Court 

preliminarily approved class settlement under the terms of the Settlement Agreement by its order entered 

on August 13, 2018. In accordance with the Preliminary Approval Order, Class Members have been 

given notice of the terms of the Settlement and the opportunity to object to it or to exclude themselves 

from its provisions.

Having reviewed the Settlement, the supporting papers filed by the parties, the evidence, and the 

arguments in support of the Preliminary Approval Order and final approval, the Court GRANTS final 

approval of the Settlement, and HEREBY ORDERS AND DETERMINES as follows:

1. Pursuant to the Preliminary Approval Order, the Postcard Notice of Class Action 

Settlement was sent to each Background Check Class Member by first-class mail. The Class Notice was 

sent to each Wage and Hour Class Member by first-class mail. The Long Form Notice was posted on 

the Notice Administrator’s website. The Court finds and determines that this notice procedure afforded 

adequate protections to Class Members and provides the basis for the Court to make an informed 

decision regarding approval of the Settlement based on the responses of Class Members. The Court 

finds and determines that the notice provided in this case was the best notice practicable, which satisfied 

the requirements of law and due process. The Class Notice is attached hereto as Exhibit 2. The Postcard 

Notice is attached hereto as Exhibit 3. The Request for Exclusion Form is attached hereto as Exhibit 4. 

The FLSA Opt-In Claim Form is attached hereto as Exhibit 5. The Supplemental Notice is attached 

hereto as Exhibit 6. 

2. The Court finds and determines that the Classes, as conditionally certified by the 

Preliminary Approval Order meet all of the legal requirements for class certification for settlement 

purposes only under F.R.C.P 23(a) and 23(b)(3) and it is hereby ordered that the classes are finally 

certified for settlement purposes.

3. The Court further finds and determines that the terms of the Settlement are fair, 

reasonable, and adequate to the Classes and to each Class Member, and that the Class Members who did 

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not timely submit valid Requests for Exclusion in accordance with the Settlement Agreement and the 

Preliminary Approval Order will be bound by the Settlement, that the Settlement is ordered finally 

approved, and that all terms and provisions of the Settlement should be and hereby are ordered to be 

consummated. A list of those individuals who have requested to be excluded is attached hereto as 

Exhibit 7. 

4. The Settlement Agreement provides the following release:

Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, “Released Claims” shall mean all known and 

unknown claims, demands, rights, liabilities, and causes of action that were asserted (whether in 

tort, contract, or otherwise), based upon the factual allegations in the Actions as follows:

Wage and Hour Claims: failure to provide meal periods (Lab. Code §§ 204, 223, 226.7, 

512 and 1198); failure to provide rest periods (Lab. Code §§ 204, 223, 226.7, and 

1198); failure to pay hourly wages (Lab. Code §§ 223, 510, 1194, 1194.2, 1197, 1997.1, 

and 1198); failure to provide accurate written wage statements (Lab. Code § 226(a)); 

failure to timely pay all final wages (Lab. Code §§ 201-203); unfair competition (Bus. 

and Prof. Code §§ 17200, et seq.); civil penalties (Lab. Code §§ 2698, et seq.); and failure 

to pay California employees for all hours worked under the FLSA (29 U.S.C. § 201, et 

seq.)

Background Check Claims: (“Released FCRA/CCRAA/ICRAA Claims”): violation of the 

FCRA pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1681b(b)(2)(A); violation of the FCRA pursuant to 15 

U.S.C. §1681b(b)(2)(A); violation of the FCRA pursuant to 15 U.S.C. section 1681(a)(1) 

and g(c); violation of the ICRAA (California Civ. Code § 1786 et seq.); violation of the 

CCRAA (California Civ. Code § 1785 et seq.); and unfair competition (Bus. and Prof. 

Code §§ 17200,et seq.) 

(Settlement Agreement § 31.) 

5. Without affecting the finality of this order in any way, the Court retains jurisdiction of all

matters relating to the interpretation, administration, implementation, effectuation and enforcement of 

this order and the Settlement.

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6. Nothing in this order will preclude any action to enforce the parties’ obligations under the

Settlement or under this order, including the requirement that Genco make payments to the Class 

Members in accordance with the Settlement.

7. Upon completion of administration of the Settlement, the Settlement Administrator will

provide written certification of such completion to the Court and counsel for the parties.

8. The parties are hereby ordered to comply with the terms of the Settlement.

9. The Court hereby enters final judgment in accordance with the terms of the Settlement,

the Order Granting Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement filed on August 13, 2018, and this 

order.

10. This document shall constitute a final judgment (and a separate document constituting the

judgment) for purposes of Rule 58, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

11. The Parties will bear their own costs and attorneys’ fees except as provided herein.

12. The Court GRANTS Plaintiff’s request for $787,500 in fees (25% of the Settlement

Amount) and $16,809.70 in costs. The Court has reviewed counsel’s time records and lodestar as a 

cross-check on the reasonableness of the attorneys’ fees portion of the settlement fund and finds the fees 

requested to be reasonable. The Court likewise has reviewed the costs submitted and finds those costs to 

be reasonable. The Court ORDERS these amounts to be paid to Plaintiff’s counsel from the Settlement 

Amount.

13. The Court ORDERS the Settlement Administrator to be paid $55,000 from the Settlement

Amount.

14. The Court finds that Plaintiff’s requested service award of $5,000 is reasonable and

ORDERS that it be paid from the Settlement Amount.

15. Except as provided herein, it is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the abovecaptioned actions are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. The Clerk shall enter judgment immediately. 

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Date: _______________________ _______________________________

 YVONNE GONZALEZ ROGERS

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

April 23, 2019

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CLASS NOTICE

Ortiz v. Genco I. Inc.

Case No. 4:16-cv-04601-YGR and Case No. 4:17-cv-03692-YGR 

United States District Court, Northern District of California

THIS IS A COURT AUTHORIZED NOTICE – NOT AN ATTORNEY SOLICITATION

IF YOU RECEIVED A POSTCARD NOTICE IN THE MAIL 

YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE BACKGROUND CHECK CLASS

IF YOU RECEIVED THIS LONG FORM NOTICE IN THE MAIL 

YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE WAGE AND HOUR CLASS

IF YOU RECEIVED BOTH NOTICES IN THE MAIL YOU ARE A MEMBER OF BOTH CLASSES

IF YOU BELIEVE YOU ARE A MEMBER OF BOTH CLASSES BUT DID NOT RECEIVE BOTH THE 

POSTCARD NOTICE AND THIS NOTICE PLEASE CONTACT THE ADMINISTRATOR AT ORTIZ V 

GENCO I, INC. SETTLEMENT ADMINISTRATOR, C/O RUST CONSULTING INC – 6242, PO BOX 54, 

MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440-0054.

BACKGROUND CHECK CASE

The total approximate settlement payment that you are individually estimated to receive is stated in the Postcard Notice that 

was sent to you.

WAGE AND HOUR CASE

The approximate settlement payment that you are individually estimated to receive will range from $<<EstimatedAward1>> 

to $<<EstimatedAward2>> depending upon how many people submit FLSA Opt-In Claim Forms. (As set forth below, 

people who submit FLSA Opt-In Claim Forms will be entitled to an increased settlement payment. 

YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT

EXCLUDE YOURSELF

(BACKGROUND CHECK CASE AND 

WAGE AND HOUR CASE)

If you exclude yourself, you WILL NOT receive payment. You WILL have 

the option to file your own lawsuit regarding the claims resolved by this 

settlement or those that are sufficiently related. You WILL NOT be bound 

by the release explained in this notice below.

OBJECT

(BACKGROUND CHECK CASE AND 

WAGE AND HOUR CASE)

If you do not exclude yourself, you may object to the settlement. If you 

object, you should write to the Court explaining why you do not agree with 

the settlement. The Court may or may not agree with your objection.

DO NOTHING

(BACKGROUND CHECK CASE)

You do not need to do anything to receive money. Money will be automatically 

paid to you if you do not request exclusion. You WILL give up any rights 

to sue Genco I/ FedEx for the claims made in this Lawsuit or any that are 

sufficiently related. You WILL be bound by the release explained in this 

notice below.

DO NOTHING

(WAGE AND HOUR CASE)

You do not need to do anything to receive money. Money will be automatically 

paid to you if you do not request exclusion. However, if you have a claim 

under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (which would apply if you 

worked at Genco I/ Fed Ex on or after June 24, 2013) and you return a 

FLSA Opt-In Claim Form opting into the settlement you will receive 

more money. 

You WILL give up any rights to sue Genco/ FedEx for the claims made in 

this Lawsuit or any that are sufficiently related. You WILL be bound by the 

release explained in this notice below.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Why Should I Read This Notice?......................................................................................................................................... 2

What Is This Case About?.................................................................................................................................................... 2

Who is part of the Class? ..................................................................................................................................................... 3

Why did I receive this Notice?............................................................................................................................................. 3

Why is there a Settlement?................................................................................................................................................... 3

What does the Settlement provide?...................................................................................................................................... 4

How much can I get from Settlement? ................................................................................................................................ 4

Do I have to pay taxes on the money I receive?.................................................................................................................... 4

How can I get a payment?.................................................................................................................................................... 4

When would I get my payment? ......................................................................................................................................... 5

What rights do I give up if I do not exclude myself from this Lawsuit? .............................................................................. 5

How do I exclude myself from the Settlement? ................................................................................................................... 5

How do I object to the Settlement?...................................................................................................................................... 6

Do I need a lawyer?.............................................................................................................................................................. 6

When and where is the Final Approval Hearing? ................................................................................................................ 6

How do I get additional information?.................................................................................................................................. 7

1. Why Should I Read This Notice?

The purpose of this Notice is to inform you that your rights may be affected by the proceedings in two putative class action 

lawsuits (“Lawsuits”) against Fedex Supply Chain, Inc., formerly Genco I, Inc. (“Genco /FedEx”) . The Lawsuits are pending 

in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. At this time, a settlement has been preliminarily 

approved by the Court. This Notice discusses the steps you may take to receive compensation in connection with the settlement.

Your options are explained in this Notice. If you have questions, you may call Setareh Law Group (“Class Counsel”) by 

dialing (310) 888-7771. You may also call (888) 227-1055. Please do not call the Court.

2. What Is This Case About?

This case involves two Lawsuits, the Background Check Lawsuit (Case No. 4:17-cv-03692-YGR) and the Wage and Hour 

Lawsuit.( Case No. 4:16-cv-04601-YGR).

Background Check Case

• In the Background Check Lawsuit Adan Ortiz (“Plaintiff ” or “Class Representative”) sued Genco I/ FedEx on May 19, 

2017. Plaintiff alleged that the pre-employment background check that Genco I/ FedEx requested violated the federal 

Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq., and California state law because he allegedly did not receive 

adequate pre-screening disclosures. He sought to bring claims both on his own behalf and on behalf of other Genco/ 

FedEx employees, as defined below.

Wage and Hour Case

• In the Wage and Hour Lawsuit Adan Ortiz sued Genco I/ FedEx on June 24, 2016 alleging violation of the California 

Labor Code including failure to provide meal and rest periods, failure to pay for all hours worked, failure to provide 

accurate wage statements, and failure to timely pay all final wages, and violation of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act 

for failure to pay employees for all hours worked. He sought to bring claims both on his own behalf and on behalf of 

other FedEx employees as set forth below.

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Background Check Case and Wage and Hour Case

• Genco/ FedEx denies all claims and asserts that it has not violated any relevant laws in connection with the Lawsuits.

• With the help of an experienced and well-respected mediator, the claims at hand have been settled. The Court has 

preliminarily approved the settlement.

• If you qualify as a class member, you are eligible to receive money from the settlement.

• Your rights and options are explained in this Notice.

• Deadlines to exercise your rights and options are also explained in this Notice. 

• Your rights will be affected whether you act or not. 

• The Court in charge of the case is the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. 

3. Who is part of the Class?

Background Check Case

The Background Check Lawsuit Class (“Background Check Class” is all of Genco I/ FedEx’s current, former and prospective 

applicants for employment and employees in the United States who had a background check conducted on them at any time 

between May 19, 2010 and August 13, 2018.

Wage and Hour Case

The Wage and Hour Lawsuit Class (“Wage and Hour Class”) is all current and former non-exempt employees employed by 

Genco I/ FedEx in the state of California at any time between June 24, 2012 and August 13, 2018.

4. Why did I receive this Notice?

You were sent this Notice because you have a right to know about a potential settlement of a class action lawsuit that may 

affect your legal rights and entitle you to payment.

Background Check Case

If you are in Background Check Lawsuit Class Genco I/ FedEx’s records indicate that you applied for a job with FedEx and 

FedEx requested a background search report. 

Wage and Hour Case

If you are in the Wage and Hour Lawsuit Class Genco I/ FedEx’s records indicate that you are or were employed by Genco 

I/ FedEx in California. 

5. Why is there a Settlement?

Wage and Hour Case and Background Check Case

After investigating the facts, claims, and defenses relevant to the Lawsuits, both sides agreed to a settlement. The Court did 

not decide in favor of either the Class Representative or Genco I/ FedEx (the “Parties”). Settlement was reached because 

the Parties believe that the amount agreed to is fair and reasonable in light of the strengths and weaknesses of the claims at 

hand and other factors. By agreeing to this settlement, both sides avoid the costs and risks of trial, and Class members who 

do not exclude themselves can receive compensation.

6. What does the Settlement provide?

Wage and Hour Case and Background Check Case

The Settlement provides for a gross payment of $3,150,000 (“Settlement Amount”) to be made by Genco I/ FedEx in exchange 

for a limited release (see Section 11 below for more details concerning the release) from all Class members, other than those 

who exclude themselves as instructed by this Notice. The release applies to any of the claims brought by the Class Representative 

in this Lawsuit or any claims that are sufficiently related to those brought by Class Representative in this Lawsuit.

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Class Counsel will ask the Court for certain deductions from the Settlement Amount. Specifically, Class Counsel will ask 

the Court to approve: (1) attorneys’ fees in an amount up to 25% of the Gross Settlement Fund, or up to $787,500; (2) 

accrued litigation costs in an amount up to $20,000; (3) a service award for the Class Representative, not exceeding $5,000, 

as compensation for the risks, time, and expense of his involvement in this Lawsuit; (4) a $15,000 Individual Payment to the 

Class Representative for the release of his claims (5) a payment to the State of California Labor Workforce Development 

Agency of $112,500 and a (4) an estimated $55,000 in administration fees for the Claims Administrator for the expense of 

notifying Class Members, processing exclusions, distributing settlement payments, and all other related duties.

Assuming the Court approves these deductions; $2,155,000 would remain of the Settlement Amount to be available as a 

Net Settlement Fund for payments to Class members.

7. How much can I get from Settlement?

Background Check Case

If you are a member of the Background Check Class you will receive a pro rata share (an equal share per class member) of 

the 50% of the Net Settlement Fund.

Wage and Hour Case

If you are a member of the Wage and Hour Class you will receive a pro rata share of 50 percent of the Net Settlement Fund 

based on the workweeks you worked at Genco I/ FedEx. If you worked at Genco I/FedEx on or after June 24, 2013 the 

number of workweeks used to calculate your pro-rata share will be increased by 25% if you submit the FLSA Opt-In Claim 

Form enclosed with this notice.

8. Do I have to pay taxes on the money I receive?

Background Case

For any payment that you receive as a member of the Background Check Class taxes will not be withheld from your 

settlement payment and you will be issued a 1099-MISC form. Class members are responsible for characterizing and paying 

the appropriate taxes due on the settlement amounts they receive.

Wage and Hour Check Case

For any payment that you receive as a member of the Wage and Hour Class the payment will be characterized as wages 

and you will be issued a W-2 Form. The payment will be subject to employee payroll deductions including state and federal 

withholding taxes. 

9. How can I get a payment?

Wage and Hour Case

You will get payment automatically if you do not request exclusion. However, if you are in the Wage and Hour Class and worked 

for Genco/ Fed Ex on or after June 24, 2013, you will get a larger payment if you submit the FLSA Opt-In Claim Form.

Background Check Case

You will get payment automatically if you do not request exclusion.

10. When would I get my payment?

Background Check Case and Wage and Hour Case

The Court will hold a Final Approval hearing on or about April 2, 2019 at 2:00pm in Courtroom 1 – 4th Floor of the 

United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Oakland Courthouse, 1301 Clay Street, Oakland, CA 

94612. If the Court approves the settlement, your Settlement payment will be mailed to you approximately 80 days after 

final approval unless there are appeals. If there are any appeals, you will receive payment (assuming the Settlement remains 

intact) after the appeals process.

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11. What rights do I give up if I do not exclude myself from this Lawsuit?

Background Check Case 

Unless you exclude yourself, you will be a part of the Settlement Class. In other words, you will not be able to sue, continue 

to sue (if applicable), or be part of any other lawsuit against Genco I/ FedEx that involves the claims alleged or is sufficiently 

related to the claims alleged in the Lawsuit. The release applies to any of the claims brought by the Class Representative in 

the Lawsuit or any claims that are sufficiently related to those brought by Class Representative in the Lawsuit.

Unless you exclude yourself, you will be bound by the judgment ordered by the Court in this Lawsuit, including the Release 

detailed below:

All known or unknown claims, demands, rights liabilities, and causes of action that were asserted (whether in tort, 

contract or otherwise), based upon the factual allegations in the Action as follows:violation of the FCRA pursuant 

to 15 U.S.C. 1681b(b)(2)(A); violation of the FCRA pursuant to15 U.S.C. §1681b(b)(2)(A); violation of the FCRA 

pursuant to 15 U.S.C. section 1681(a)(1) andg(c); violation of the ICRAA (California Civ. Code § 1786 et seq.); 

violation of the CCRAA(California Civ. Code § 1785 et seq.); and unfair competition (Bus. and Prof. Code §§ 

17200,et seq.) 

Wage and Hour Case

Unless you exclude yourself, you will be a part of the Settlement Class. In other words, you will not be able to sue, continue 

to sue (if applicable), or be part of any other lawsuit against Genco I/ FedEx that involves the claims alleged or is sufficiently 

related to the claims alleged in the Lawsuit. The release applies to any of the claims brought by the Class Representative in 

the Lawsuit or any claims that are sufficiently related to those brought by Class Representative in the Lawsuit.

Unless you exclude yourself, you will be bound by the judgment ordered by the Court in this Lawsuit, including the Release 

detailed below:

All known or unknown claims, demands, rights liabilities, and causes of action that were asserted (whether in tort, 

contract or otherwise), based upon the factual allegations in the Action as follows: failure to provide meal periods 

(Lab. Code §§ 204, 223, 226.7, 512 and 1198); failure to provide rest periods (Lab. Code §§ 204, 223, 226.7, and 

1198); failure to pay hourly wages (Lab. Code §§ 223, 510, 1194, 1194.2, 1197, 1997.1, and 1198); failure to provide 

accurate written wage statements (Lab. Code § 226(a)); failure to timely pay all final wages (Lab. Code §§ 201-203); 

unfair competition (Bus. and Prof. Code §§ 17200, et seq.); civil penalties (Lab. Code §§ 2698, et seq.); and failure 

to pay California employees for all hours worked under the FLSA (29 U.S.C. § 201, et seq.)

12. How do I exclude myself from the Settlement? 

Background Check Case and Wage and Hour Case

You have the right to request exclusion from either case. If you are a member in both cases, you can request exclusion from 

both cases or only one of them.

The Court will exclude from the class any member who requests exclusion. You may exclude yourself from either case by 

submitting a written request for exclusion to the Settlement Administrator, using the Request for Exclusion form provided 

with this Notice which includes your name, social security number, address, signature, and a statement indicating your desire 

not to participate in the Settlement. Your request for exclusion must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2019 to:

ORTIZ V GENCO I, INC. SETTLEMENT ADMINISTRATOR

C/O RUST CONSULTING INC – 6242

PO BOX 54

MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440-0054

If you do not submit a timely request for exclusion, you will be included in the Settlement Class, and be bound by the terms 

of the Settlement, specifically the release language mentioned directly above. 

13. How do I object to the Settlement?

Background Check Case and Wage and Hour Case

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You have the right to object to the Settlement in either case. If you are a member in both cases you can object to both cases 

or only one of them.

Settlement Class members may object to the Settlement by filing a written objection on or before March 15, 2019 with 

the Court. That objection should contain information sufficient to establish (under penalty of perjury) that the individual 

objecting is a Settlement Class Member and provide a detailed statement of any objection asserted, including the grounds 

therefore and reasons, if any, for requesting the opportunity to appear and be heard at the Final Approval Hearing. A 

Settlement Class Member may also appear at the Final Approval Hearing, either in person or through his or her own legal 

representative. If you wish to make an appearance at the Final Hearing, either through counsel or in propia persona (you 

choose to represent yourself ), you will be responsible for your own litigation fees and costs.

The Court may or may not accept your objection. If the Court rejects your objection, you will still be bound by the terms of 

the Settlement. The objecting party must also make him or herself available upon reasonable notice for deposition taken by 

either Class Counsel or counsel for FedEx and/or respond to written discovery propounded by either party. 

14. Do I need a lawyer?

Background Check Case and Wage and Hour Case

Class Members do not need to hire your own lawyer, because Class Counsel is working on your behalf. However, if you want 

your own lawyer, you are free to hire one at your own expense. The attorneys for the Class Representative and the Class, as 

well as Genco I/ FedEx’s attorneys, are identified below:

Class Counsel:

Shaun Setareh

Thomas Segal

SETAREH LAW GROUP

9454 Wilshire Boulevard

Suite 907 

Beverly Hills, California 90212

Tel.: 310-888-7771

Fax: 310-888-0109

Counsel for Genco I/ FedEx:

Jeremy Naftel

Nicole Legrottaglie

CAROTHERS, DISANTE & 

FREUDENBERGER LLP

900 University Avenue, Suite 200

Sacramento, CA 95825

Tel: (961) 361-0991

15. When and where is the Final Approval Hearing?

Background Check Case and Wage and Hour Case

The Court will hold a Final Approval hearing on or about 2:00 p.m. on April 2, 2019 in Courtroom 1 – 4th Floor of the 

United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Oakland Courthouse, 1301 Clay Street, Oakland, CA 

94612. At that time, the Court will ultimately determine whether the settlement is fair, reasonable and adequate. The Court 

may change the date of the hearing on the Motion for Final Approval without further notice. If you wish to attend the 

hearing, you should check the Court’s public website to confirm the hearing date.

The Court will also consider any objections at this time, and hear Class Counsel’s motion for approval of attorney’s fees and 

costs and Plaintiff ’s enhancement award. It is not necessary for you to appear at this hearing unless you desire to object to 

the settlement. 

16. How do I get additional information?

Background Check Case and Wage and Hour Case

This Notice only summarizes the terms of the Settlement. For more information and to read all paperwork submitted in 

connection with these Lawsuit, refer to the documents on file with the Clerk of the Court, case number 16-cv-04601-YGR 

(Wage and Hour case) and 17-cv-03692-YGR (Background Check Case). These documents may be examined during 

regular business hours at the Clerk’s Office of United State District Court, Suite 400 S, Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building 

& United States Courthouse, 1301 Clay Street, Oakland, CA 94612.

PLEASE DO NOT WRITE OR TELEPHONE THE COURT OR THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK FOR 

INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SETTLEMENT.

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NOTICE OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT

Ortiz v. Genco I, Inc.

Case No. 4:17-cv-03692-YGR United States District Court, Northern District of California

The purpose of this Notice is to inform you that your rights may be affected by a class action lawsuit (“Lawsuit”) against FedEx 

Supply Chain, Inc., formerly Genco I, Inc. (“Genco I/ FedEx”) based on claims that the pre-employment background check that 

FedEx requested violated the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq., and California state law. The Lawsuit is 

pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. At this time, a settlement has been preliminarily 

approved by the Court. The amount of money set aside to fund the settlement jointly with the settlement of a wage and hour action 

against GencoI/ Fed Ex is a total of $3,150,000 (the “Settlement Amount”). If you are a member of the wage and hour class, you 

will receive a Long Form Notice in the mail.

Genco I/FedEx’s records indicate that you are a class member. If the settlement is approved by the Court and you do not request 

exclusion from the settlement class, you will receive a settlement payment. Your settlement payment is estimated to be $39.70. The 

amount of your payment will also depend on the amount of attorneys’ fees and costs, class representative award, and administration 

costs approved by the Court. 

The Court has appointed the Setareh Law Group to serve as class counsel. It will petition the Court to award $787,500 in attorneys’ 

fees and up to $20,000 in accrued litigation costs. These amounts are for this Lawsuit and the wage and hour action combined.

This amount, if approved, would be paid out of the Settlement Amount. The motion for attorneys’ fees will be posted at www.

gencosettlements.com on October 23, 2018.

If you do not want to be bound by the settlement you must request exclusion. You may request exclusion by mailing a written 

Request for Exclusion to the Settlement Administrator by March 15, 2019. If you request exclusion, you will not receive a settlement 

payment but will retain the right to file your own lawsuit. If you choose to remain a part of the class, you can also object to the 

proposed settlement. Specific instructions on how to object or request exclusion are available at www.gencosettlements.com.

This Notice is a summary. You can retrieve a copy of the full notice and other related court documents at www.gencosettlements.

com.. If you have additional questions, please contact the settlement administrator at 1-888-227-1055 or Class Counsel Shaun 

Setareh of Setareh Law Group at 310-888-7771.

The Court will hold a final approval hearing on April 2, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Oakland Courthouse, Courtroom 1 – 4th Floor, 1301 

Clay Street, Oakland, CA 91612.

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ORTIZ V. GENCO I, INC.

SETTLEMENT ADMINISTRATOR 

C/O RUST CONSULTING INC - 6242

PO BOX 54

MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440-0054

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE

*Barcode39* - UAP <<SequenceNo>>

<<NAME1>>

<<NAME2>>

<<ADDRESS1>>

<<ADDRESS2>>

<<CITY>> <<STATE>> <<ZIP>>

<<COUNTRY>>

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EXHIBIT “4”

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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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*6242* *EXCL*

Page 1 of 2

*RUST*

REQUEST FOR EXCLUSION FROM CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT

Ortiz v. Genco I. Inc.

Case No. 4:16-cv-04601-YGR and Case No. 4:17-cv-03692-YGR 

United States District Court, Northern District of California

TO EXCLUDE YOURSELF FROM THE SETTLEMENT IN THIS CASE, YOU MUST COMPLETE, SIGN, AND RETURN THIS FORM BY U.S. 

MAIL, FAX, OR E-MAIL BY MARCH 15, 2019. 

IF YOU ARE A CLASS MEMBER IN THE BACKGROUND CHECK CASE AND THE WAGE AND HOUR CASE YOU CAN REQUEST 

EXCLUSION FROM EITHER CASE OR ONLY ONE.

MAIL THIS COMPLETED FORM TO:

ORTIZ V GENCO I, INC. SETTLEMENT ADMINISTRATOR

C/O RUST CONSULTING INC – 6242

PO BOX 54

MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440-0054

 FAX: (877) 251-1456 

EMAIL: info@gencosettlements.com 

1. PERSONAL INFORMATION

Please provide the following information:

Name (Last, First, Middle Initial): 

Address: 

City: State: Zip: 

Telephone Number: ( ) - Social Security Number (last 4 digits): X X X – X X -

Email Address: 

(Optional – Will Only Be Used to Communicate With You About the Settlement)

ORTIZ V GENCO I, INC. SETTLEMENT ADMINISTRATOR 

C/O RUST CONSULTING INC – 6242 

PO BOX 54 

MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440-0054

IMPORTANT LEGAL MATERIALS

*CLMNT_IDNO* - <<SequenceNo>>

<<Name1>>

<<Name2>>

<<Name3>>

<<Name4>>

<<Address1>>

<<Address2>>

<<City>> <<State>> <<Zip10>>

<<CountryName>>

MUST BE POSTMARKED

NO LATER THAN

MARCH 15, 2019

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MUST BE POSTMARKED

NO LATER THAN

MARCH 15, 2019

2. REQUEST FOR EXCLUSION FROM BACKGROUND CHECK CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT

By signing and returning this Request for Exclusion Form, I wish and am requesting to be excluded from the Settlement in 

the Background Check Case. I understand that this means I will not be eligible to receive any Settlement Payment from the 

Background Check Case, and I will not have standing to object to the Settlement, Class Counsel’s Motion for Attorneys’ Fees and 

Costs, or Class Counsel’s Request for Plaintiff’s Class Representative Service Award. 

Executed on: 2018, at , Date City State

Signature

Please Print Name

3. REQUEST FOR EXCLUSION FROM WAGE AND HOUR CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT

By signing and returning this Request for Exclusion Form, I wish and am requesting to be excluded from the Settlement in the 

Wage and Hour Case. I understand that this means I will not be eligible to receive any Settlement Payment from the Wage and 

Hour Case, and I will not have standing to object to the Settlement, Class Counsel’s Motion for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs, or Class 

Counsel’s Request for Plaintiff’s Class Representative Service Award. 

Executed on: 2018, at , 

Date City State

Signature

Please Print Name

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EXHIBIT “5”

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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

01

*6242* *CF*

Page 1 of 2

*RUST*

ORTIZ V GENCO I, INC. SETTLEMENT ADMINISTRATOR 

C/O RUST CONSULTING INC – 6242 

PO BOX 54 

MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440-0054

IMPORTANT LEGAL MATERIALS

*CLMNT_IDNO* - UAA - <<SequenceNo>>

<<Name1>>

<<Name2>>

<<Name3>>

<<Name4>>

<<Address1>>

<<Address2>>

<<City>> <<State>> <<Zip10>>

<<CountryName>>

FLSA OPT-IN CLAIM FORM

TO RECEIVE YOUR FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) SETTLEMENT PAYMENT PORTION YOU MUST COMPLETE, SIGN, 

AND MAIL THIS OPT-IN CLAIM FORM BY FIRST CLASS U.S. MAIL, POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE MARCH 15, 2019, TO:

Ortiz v. Fed Ex I/Genco Settlement Administrator

c/o Rust Consulting, Inc – 6242

PO Box 54

Minneapolis, MN 55440-0054

PART I: CLAIMANT INFORMATION

The name and mailing address that we have for you is: Make any address corrections here:

<<Name1>>

<<Address1>>

<<Address2>>

<<City>>, << State>> <<Zip5>>

State all names by which you have been known: 

Email Address: Social Security Number (last 4 digits): X X X – X X -

Telephone Number (Home): ( ) - Telephone Number (Work): ( ) - 

PART II: EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Genco/FedEx’s records indicate that you worked in the Wage and Hour Class (as described in Section I of the enclosed Notice 

of Class Action Settlement and Final Fairness Approval Hearing) in California from <<startdate>> until <<enddate>> for a total 

of <<FLSAWksWkd>> Work Weeks, resulting in an increase to your settlement payment of approximately $<<FLSAEstSet>>, 

depending upon the number of claimants. You must return this form by the MARCH 15, 2019 deadline to receive the increase 

to your settlement payment. 

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*CLMNT_IDNO* - <<SequenceNo>>

PART III: CONSENT TO JOIN AND OPT IN TO SETTLEMENT

I hereby consent and agree to join this lawsuit, and I hereby opt in to become a plaintiff in this lawsuit and consent to be bound by 

the settlement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) claims asserted in the above-entitled lawsuit, as set forth in the Notice of 

Class Action Settlement and Final Fairness Approval Hearing and the Joint Stipulation for Class Action Settlement and Release of 

Claims. I understand that to receive my additional settlement payment for the release of my FLSA claims, I must expressly agree 

to opt into this settlement and expressly release my claims under the FLSA.

I hereby expressly agree to opt-in to the Settlement.

Signature: Date: / / 

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EXHIBIT “6”

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SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE REGARDING CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT

Ortiz v. Genco I, Inc.

Case No. 4:17-cv-04601-YGR United States District Court, Northern District of California

Case No. 4:17-cv-03692-YGR United States District Court, Northern District of California

You were previously sent notice of a class action settlement involving Fed Ex Supply Chain Inc. 

(formerly Genco I, Inc.) The Court has ordered this supplemental notice because important 

documents related to the settlement were inadvertently omitted from the settlement website www.

gencosettlements.com.

The Long Form Notice (which sets forth all settlement terms), Request for Exclusion and Consent 

to Join Forms have now been posted to the website. All documents related to the Plaintiff ’s Motion 

for Final Approval and for Attorney Fees have also now been posted to the website.

Because these documents were not previously posted, the Court has ordered that deadlines for you 

to object to the settlement or request exclusion from it be extended. The new deadline to object to 

or request exclusion from the settlement is March 15, 2019.

If you worked at Genco I/ Fed Ex in California on or after June 24, 2013 your deadline to submit an 

FLSA Opt-In Claim Form and receive an increased settlement payment, is extended to March 15, 2019.

The final approval hearing in this case was previously set for December 11, 2018 at 2:00pm. 

However due to the mailing of this supplemental notice, the Court has continued the hearing.

The Court will hold the final approval hearing on April 2, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Oakland Courthouse, 

Courtroom 1 – 4th Floor, 1301 Clay Street, Oakland, CA 94612.

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ORTIZ V. GENCO I, INC.

SETTLEMENT ADMINISTRATOR – 6242 

PO BOX 54

MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440-0054

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE

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EXHIBIT “7”

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Ortiz v Genco Exclusions 

1. Rebecca Resendez 

2. Ricky Conner 

3. Tan Dao 

4. Christian Phelan Mueller 

5. Steven Eugene Jones 

6. Dieumerci Malomba Loka 

7. Kevin James McPherson 

8. Joseph Delval 

9. Tina Marie Maderias 

10. Marlon Famber 

11. Bradley Walinga 

12. Daniel Livian 

13. Peter Lee 

14. Lakeisha Weaver 

15. Toya Golden 

16. Alyson P Patterson 

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