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The court denied plaintiff's motion to strike portions of defendant's declarations regarding employee statistics and settlement offers, finding the declarations admissible under Federal Rules of Evidence 602 and 1002. The underlying wage-and-hour class action lawsuit remains pending.
Felps v. Mewbourne Oil Company, Inc.
What Happened
A worker filed a wage-theft lawsuit against Mewbourne Oil Company, claiming the company failed to pay wages properly. The case involved multiple employees and was being pursued as a class action, meaning it could affect many workers at once.
What the Court Decided
The court ruled on a technical dispute between the two sides. The worker tried to block the company from presenting certain evidence about employee numbers and past settlement offers. The judge rejected this request and allowed the company to present this evidence in court. The main wage-theft case itself is still ongoing—this was just a ruling about what evidence could be used.
Why This Matters for Workers
This decision means the lawsuit continues moving forward. Workers pursuing group claims against employers should understand that courts generally allow companies to present statistical evidence and settlement information during litigation. The case remains active, so the underlying wage-theft allegations are still being decided. Workers in similar situations may see how this case ultimately concludes.
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