Donnelley Settles Lawsuits
The age discrimination case went to trial in the summer of 2002, and the jury deliberated only two hours before rejecting the workers' claims. However, the judge in the case found that the company had improperly calculated the benefits due them when the plant closed.
In fighting the lawsuits, Donnelley had argued that the workers in The Lakeside Press facility had waited too long before filing their claims and that the two-year statute of limitations had expired. The court ruled against Donnelley. Donnelley appealed that ruling, and last September the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals sided with Donnelley. Unless the plant workers appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court and prevail, Donnelley notes in its SEC filing, the appeals court ruling will effectively bar them from proceeding with the case.
- People:
- Donnelley Settles
- Places:
- Chicago