In April, U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman denied Berube’s motion for class certification, citing the varied nature of the claims made by the retirees he aimed to represent.
Undeterred, Berube engaged in settlement negotiations with Rockwell, although they initially proved unsuccessful. However, in early September, he approached the court with a request to revise his proposed class, as documented in court filings. Before Judge Adelman could rule on this request, Berube surprised the court on September 15 by announcing a settlement in principle with Rockwell.
About Rockwell Automation Inc.
Based in Milwaukee, Rockwell Automation Inc. employs approximately 26,000 people. The company provides digital and automation solutions worldwide, serving a range of industries, including automotive, mining, marine, and publishing.
A representative from Rockwell declined to comment on the matter, and representatives of Berube did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Thursday.
Berube is represented by Robert A. Izard of Izard Kindall & Raabe LLP; Gregory Y. Porter, Mark G. Boyko, and Laura Babiak of Bailey & Glasser LLP; and Charles J. Crueger and Erin K. Dickinson of Crueger Dickinson LLC.
