March 06, 2007
A class-action lawsuit brought by FedEx Ground/Home Delivery drivers includes allegations that the company violated the Nevada False Claims Act by making false statements and records in order to conceal, avoid and decrease their obligation to pay state taxes. The suit contends that FedEx intentionally misclassified its employees as independent contractors.
The suit, part of a federal class-action suit being litigated in Indiana, seeks reimbursement to the drivers of business expenses that should have been the responsibility of the company.
PR Newswire ran a February 27, 2007 press release.