Unpaid Overtime Lawsuit Against Robert L. Ruth, Jr. & RBT Transportation

If you are a current or former hourly employee of Robert L. Ruth, Jr. (“Ruth”) and/or RBT Transportation (“RBT”) who worked on the yards at the Southaven, Mississippi or Memphis, Tennessee locations at any time from March 14, 2022 through present date:

YOU MAY JOIN A LAWSUIT SEEKING OVERTIME WAGES FROM RUTH AND RBT.

A lawsuit has been filed in federal court in Oxford, Mississippi by a former employee of Ruth and RBT for unpaid overtime wages in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (29 U.S.C. § 216(b)) (“FLSA”). If you worked for Ruth or RBT doing yard work at any time from March 14, 2022 through present date, you may be eligible to participate in this lawsuit and seek unpaid overtime wages. If you would like to participate, you must sign and return the enclosed form. If you do not want to join this matter, you do not need to take any action.

Why am I receiving this Notice?

The Court has authorized the mailing of this notice to give you an opportunity to join this lawsuit. The Court has not made a determination of whether any violations of the law have occurred and neither encourages nor discourages your participation in this case.

What is this case about?

Plaintiff Dameon Hale claims that that Ruth and RBT did not pay overtime wages to yard workers when they worked more than forty (40) in a week in violation of the FLSA. Plaintiff is seeking unpaid wages, liquidated damages, and attorney’s fees. Ruth and RBT deny liability and contend that they properly classified yard workers as exempt from overtime under the Federal Motor Carrier Act.

What happens if I join?

If you choose to join this case, you will become a party to the case. If Plaintiff and other yard workers are successful, you may receive compensation for unpaid overtime wages. The maximum possible recovery allowed under the FLSA is double (2x) any unpaid overtime. You will also be bound by any judgment ultimately entered in this case, whether it is favorable or unfavorable to you. While this lawsuit is proceeding, you may be required to assist the lawyers representing Plaintiff, answer written questions from Ruth and RBT’s lawyers, produce documents, testify under oath, and/or participate at trial.

If you choose to join this lawsuit, you will be represented by Smith Murphy Law, the law firm currently representing the Plaintiff. You will not have to pay any money out of pocket to Smith Murphy Law. If Plaintiff obtains a recovery, either by settlement or judgment, Smith Murphy Law may ask the Court to approve attorneys’ fees and costs as allowed by the FLSA. Any settlement or fee award requires the Court’s approval as being fair and reasonable.

Can I be fired if I join?

The FLSA prohibits Ruth and RBT from retaliating or discriminating against you in any way due to joining this case. If you believe you have been treated unfairly because you joined or considered joining this case, please inform Smith Murphy Law.

What if I do not join?

If you do not join this case, you will not be part of the lawsuit. You will not receive any money from this case if Plaintiff wins or if the case settles and will not be bound by any judgment. You are under no obligation to join this lawsuit.

You also have the right to retain separate counsel and pursue any claims you believe you may have against Ruth and/or RBT independently from this lawsuit. Legal deadlines may limit your ability to bring a claim later.

How do I join?

To join this case, please complete the enclosed form and return it by mail, fax, or email as soon as possible to:

You may also complete your form online at smithmurphylaw.com/join.

Please note that your claim will not be filed until you return the enclosed consent form. You will receive confirmation when your form is received.

If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact Smith Murphy Law at (662) 832-7879.

What is the deadline to join?

The deadline to join the lawsuit is September 4, 2026. However, claims under the FLSA must be brought within two (2) years of the date the claim accrues, unless the employer’s violation of the law was “willful,” in which case the claim must be brought within three (3) years. Plaintiff has alleged that Ruth and RBT’s violations of the FLSA were willful, while they deny these allegations. The deadline begins to run from the date(s) in which hours were worked. As a result, you should return the form as soon as possible to preserve your claims.

Do not contact the Court about this matter.

Consent to Join Collective Action

Pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C. § 216(b)

By completing this form and signing below, you are agreeing to the following:

✓ Thank you — your Consent to Join has been submitted.

We have received your electronic Consent to Join form. A member of Smith Murphy Law will follow up to confirm. If you provided an email address, a confirmation will be sent there.

Keep a copy for your records:

Questions? Call Smith Murphy Law at (662) 832-7879 or email contact@smithmurphylaw.com.
Do not contact the Court about this matter.