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Labor/Employment

Jun. 2, 2017

Judge expresses confusion, irritation in McDonald's class action

Asked by Joseph M. Sellers, lead lawyer for a plaintiff representative group of thousands of McDonald's overnight workers, what he should focus upon in closing arguments Friday morning, Jones replied, "Exactly what the issues are in the case."

By Matthew Blake
Daily Journal Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES — An epic bench trial against McDonald's Corp. has somewhat befuddled the judge, who announced Thursday that she is not totally sure what the case is about.

Asked by Joseph M. Sellers, lead lawyer for a plaintiff representative group of thousands of McDonald's overnight workers, what he should focus on in closing arguments Friday morning, Los Angeles County Superior Court Ju...

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