Former Northern Beef Packers employee files class-action lawsuit
A former employee of Northern Beef Packers has files a class-action suit against the company, claiming that he and other employees who were laid off were not given proper notice. The company filed for bankruptcy in July and laid off approximately 260 employees at its Aberdeen, S.D. plant .
Jorge Alvarado, who was laid off in July, filed the lawsuit against the beef plant individually and as a representative "for all similarly situated individuals" who were laid off within 90 days of July 19, reports the Aberdeen News.