NOTICE OF CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT SETTLEMENT
TO: ASBESTOS HANDLERS / HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLERS AND ASBESTOS HANDLER SUPERVISOR DRIVERS WHO WERE EMPLOYED BY NEW YORK ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS, INC. ON AT LEAST ONE DAY IN NEW YORK AT ANY TIME FROM OCTOBER 2, 2017 THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2024
Based on the records of NEW YORK ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS, INC (“NYES” or “Defendant”) you were employed between October 2, 2017 and August 30, 2024, and are entitled to participate in the settlement (the “Settlement”) of the case captioned Ruiz, et al. v. NEW YORK ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS, INC, Index No.: 621167/2024 (the “Lawsuit”).
PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT. IF THE SETTLEMENT IS APPROVED BY THE COURT AND YOU TAKE NO FURTHER ACTION, YOU WILL BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS.
YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT:
YOU CAN PARTICIPATE:
As described more fully below, to participate in the Settlement send a properly completed copy of the enclosed Claim Form and Release to the Settlement Claims Administrator, post-marked or submitted online by no later than May 20, 2025.
YOU CAN DO NOTHING:
If you fail to submit a timely Claim Form and Release, you will receive no monetary distribution from the Settlement. If you do not opt-out of the Settlement you will still be bound by the release, which means that you will also lose the ability to file a lawsuit against Defendant for covered claims under New York State law (“NYLL”). We will not be bound by any release for any claims under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”).
YOU CAN OBJECT TO THE SETTLEMENT:
As described more fully in the Settlement Agreement, if you have an objection to the Settlement or to any of its terms you may file an objection which may be reviewed by the Court. You may not file an objection if you opt-out of the Settlement.
YOU CAN OPT-OUT OF THE SETTLEMENT:
As described more fully below, you can choose not to participate in the Settlement by sending an opt-out statement to the Claims Administrator. If you do so, you will receive no monetary distribution from the Settlement and you will not be bound by the settlement of the Lawsuit.
Mail:
New York Environmental Systems, Inc. Wage and Hour Settlement
c/o Arden Claims Service
PO Box 1015
Port Washington, NY 11050
Tel: 516-347-7504
Fax: 516-904-2123
E-mail: info@
Website: www.
Important Dates
Opt-in Deadline
Date: May 20, 2025