A class action lawsuit against a major meal kit delivery company has been updated with new allegations from workers at a New Jersey facility, who claim they faced verbal and physical abuse as well as being denied basic breaks, including regular bathroom access. One former employee described experiencing health issues, including incontinence, as a direct result of working conditions. The company has rejected the claims as "entirely without merit," while a state court judge will soon review the amended complaint in an upcoming hearing. The lawsuit, originally filed in August, now includes additional details from workers about their treatment.
The meal kit delivery service denies the allegations, saying it found claims to be ‘entirely without merit’Workers at a HelloFresh facility in Newark, New Jersey have claimed in court documents that they were verbally and physically abused and denied regular bathroom breaks, with one former worker telling the Guardian he experienced incontinence issues as a result.The newly proposed amended complaint comes in a class action lawsuit first filed in August 2024 against the food prep service giant and staffing agencies. A New Jersey state court judge is expected to review the amended complaint in a hearing scheduled for 23 October. Continue reading...
