USDOL/OALJ Reporter: Whistleblower Decisions
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE ACT -- 2008 STA

2008-STA-1 Israel v. Branrich, Inc.

  • Recommended Decision & Order (ALJ Feb. 27, 2009) (Phalen) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order (ARB May 26, 2011) PDF | HTM
  • Order Granting Reconsideration (ARB June 29, 2011) PDF | HTM
  • Final Decision and Order on Reconsideration (ARB Sept. 29, 2011) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-2 Claypoole v. U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc.

  • Recommended Order of Dismissal (ALJ Mar. 5, 2008) (Donald W. Mosser) PDF
  • Order of Remand (ARB Nov. 28, 2008) PDF | HTM
  • Recommended Order of Dismissal (ALJ Feb. 19, 2010) (Merck) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order Dismissing Complaint (ARB Apr. 26, 2011) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-3 Reed v. CTJ Enterprises

  • Recommended Order Granting Complainant's Request to Dismiss (ALJ Dec. 17, 2007) (Alan L. Bergstrom) PDF
  • Final Decision and Dismissal Order (ARB Oct. 31, 2008) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-4 Pfingsten v. Country Material Corp.

  • Order on Employer's Motion for Summary Judgment (ALJ Dec. 31, 2007) (Richard A. Morgan) HTM | PDF
  • Recommended Order Approving Settlement & Dismissing Complaint (ALJ Jan. 25, 2008) (Richard A. Morgan) PDF
  • Final Decision & Order Approving Settlement & Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Feb. 28, 2008) PDF | HTML

2008-STA-5 Claypoole v. U.S. Express Enterprises

  • Recommended Order of Dismissal (ALJ Jan. 17, 2008) (Donald W. Mosser) PDF
  • Final Order Dismissing Case (ARB Feb. 26, 2008) PDF | HTML

2008-STA-6 Barnum v. J.D.C. Logistics, Inc.

  • Recommended Order (ALJ Dec. 17, 2007) (Daniel F. Solomon) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order (ARB Feb. 27, 2009) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-7 Bradbury v. Schwans Food Co.

  • Recommended Order Approving Withdrawal of Objections & Dismissing Claim (ALJ July 23, 2008) (Patrick M. Rosenow) PDF
  • Final Decision & Order Approving Settlement & Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Jan. 29, 2009) PDF | HTML

2008-STA-8 Podolsky v. Hurrrican Express, Inc.

  • Recommended Decision & Order Approving Settlement (ALJ Nov. 10, 2008) (Edward Terhune Miller) PDF
  • Final Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint (ARB Dec. 22, 2008) PDF | HTML

2008-STA-9 Carter v. GDS Transport, Ltd.

  • Recommended Decision & Order (ALJ Feb. 7, 2008) (C. Richard Avery) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order (ARB Feb. 27, 2009) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-10 Fabre v. Werner Enterprises, Inc.

  • Recommended Decision & Order Dismissing Complaint (ALJ Nov. 19, 2008) (Anne Beytin Torkington) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order (ARB Dec. 22, 2009) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-11 Riess v. Nucor Corp.-Vulcraft-Texas

  • Recommended Decision & Order (ALJ Sept. 23, 2008) (Clement J. Kennington) PDF
  • Order of Remand (ARB Nov. 30, 2010) PDF | HTM
  • Decision & Order on Remand (ALJ Feb. 23, 2011) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order (ARB Dec. 19, 2012) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-12 Salata v. City Concrete, LLC

  • Recommended Decision & Order Denying Relief (ALJ June 18, 2008) (Richard A. Morgan) PDF
  • Order of Consolidation and Final Decision and Order (ARB Sept. 23, 2010) PDF | HTM
  • Salata v. City Concrete, LLC (USDOL) , No. 10-4476 (6th Cir. June 27, 2011) PDF | HTM
  • Final Decision and Order (ARB Sept. 15, 2011) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-13 Luvara v. United Parcel Service

  • Recommended Order Dismissing Complaint (ALJ Jan. 16, 2008) (Russell D. Pulver) PDF
  • Final Decision and Dismissal Order (ARB Feb. 27, 2009) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-14 Lowenthal v. Riseling Motor Express, Inc.

  • Recommended Order Approving Settlement Agreement & Dismissing Case (ALJ Nov. 21, 2008) (Thomas M. Burke) PDF
  • Final Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint (ARB May 29, 2009) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-15 Fleeman v. Nebraska Pork Partners

  • Recommended Decision & Order (ALJ Feb. 9, 2009) (Richard T. Stansell-Gamm) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order (ARB May 28, 2010) PDF | HTM
  • Nebraska Pork Partners v. USDOL, Administrative Review Board , No. 10-2640 (8th Cir. Mar. 16, 2011) (granting motion to dismiss petition for review) PDF

2008-STA-16 Simon v. Elva L. Jess, LLC

  • Recommended Order Approving Settlement & Dismissing Case (ALJ Aug. 4, 2008) (Daniel L. Leland) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Sept. 30, 2008) PDF | HTML

2008-STA-17 Bowens v. Infrastructure

  • Recommended Decision & Order Dismissing Complaint (ALJ Mar. 28, 2008) (Lee J. Romero, Jr.) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order (ARB Mar. 31, 2009) PDF | HTML

2008-STA-18 Doucette v. Lily Transportation Corp.

  • Recommended Order Approving Settlement Agreement & Cancelling Hearing (ALJ Jan. 25, 2008) (John M. Vittone) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB May 30, 2008) PDF | HTML

2008-STA-19 Sheppard v. Del-Jen, Inc.

  • Recommended Decision & Order (ALJ July 20, 2009) (Donald W. Mosser) PDF
  • [consolidated with 2008-STA-00024]
  • (Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Feb. 17, 2010) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-20 Beatty v. Inman Trucking Management, Inc.

  • Recommended Decision & Order (ALJ Dec. 9, 2008) (Daniel A. Sarno, Jr.) PDF
  • [consolidated with 2008-STA-21]
  • Final Decision and Order (ARB June 30, 2010) PDF | HTM
  • Decision & Order on Remand (ALJ Dec. 2, 2010) (Daniel A. Sarno, Jr.) PDF
  • Decision and Order of Remand (ARB June 28, 2012) PDF | HTM
  • Decision and Order on Remand (ALJ Feb. 7, 2013) PDF
  • Decision and Order of Remand (ARB May 13, 2014) PDF
  • Decision and Order on Remand (ALJ May 26, 2015) (Johnson) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order (ARB June 27, 2016) PDF (slip opinion) | PDF (USDOL/OALJ Reporter)

2008-STA-21 Beatty v. Inman Trucking Management, Inc.

  • [consolidated with 2008-STA-20]
  • See 2008-STA-20 for orders
  • Decision and Order on Remand (ALJ Feb. 7, 2013) PDF
  • Decision and Order of Remand (ARB May 13, 2014) PDF
  • Decision and Order on Remand (ALJ May 26, 2015) (Johnson) PDF

2008-STA-22 Bishop v. Risinger Bros. Transfer, Inc.

  • Recommended Order Approving Settlement Agreement (ALJ June 16, 2008) (Patrick M. Rosenow) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB July 31, 2008) PDF | HTML

2008-STA-23 Trucker v. St. Cloud Meat & Provisions, Inc.

  • Recommended Order Approving Settlement Agreement and Cancelling Hearing (ALJ Apr. 4, 2008) (Thomas F. Phalen, Jr.) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB May 30, 2008) PDF | HTML

2008-STA-24 Sheppard v. Del-Jen, Inc./USAF 95the Fighter Squadron

  • Recommended Decision & Order (ALJ July 20, 2009) (Donald W. Mosser) PDF
  • [consolidated with 2008-STA-00019]

2008-STA-25 Wood v. Aggregate Industries

  • Recommended Decision & Order Granting Respondent's Motion for Summary Decision (ALJ Apr. 24, 2008) (Richard A. Morgan) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order (ARB Mar. 16, 2009) PDF | HTML

2008-STA-26 Scholl v. Rogers Ready Mix and Materials, Inc.

  • Recommended Order Approving Withdrawal of Objections Dismissing Claim and Cancelling Hearing (ALJ Apr. 3, 2008) (Thomas M. Burke) PDF
  • Final Decision and Dismissal Order (ARB Sept. 30, 2008) PDF | HTML

2008-STA-27 Mann v. Schwans Food Co.

  • Recommended Order Approving Withdrawal of Objections & Dismissing Claim (ALJ Oct. 29, 2008) (Patrick M. Rosenow) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Dec. 31, 2008) PDF | HTML

2008-STA-28 Cawthorn v. United States Postal Service

  • Recommended Decision & Order (ALJ Apr. 24, 2008) (Steven B. Berlin) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order (May 7, 2009) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-29 Ass't Sec'y & Sexton v. Frontier Equipment Rentals

  • Recommended Order Granting Motion to Approve, Approving Settlement & Recommending Dismissal, & Vacating 6/17/08 Trial Date (ALJ May 16, 2008) (Gerald M. Etchingham) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB July 31, 2008) PDF | HTML

2008-STA-30 Peters v. Roy Renner Trucking, Inc.

  • Recommended Decision and Order Dismissing Case (ALJ June 11, 2008) (Gerald M. Etchingham) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order (ARB Dec. 18, 2009) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-31 McCoy v. ACI Motor Freight, Inc.

  • Recommended Decision & Order (ALJ Jan. 6, 2009) (Clement J. Kennington) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order (ARB Mar. 19, 2009) PDF | HTML

2008-STA-32 Akins v. Dart Transit Co.

  • Recommended Order Approving Settlement & Dismissing Case (ALJ Sept. 26, 2008) (Daniel L. Leland) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Dec. 31, 2008) PDF | HTML

2008-STA-33 Odum v. TFE Logistics

  • Recommended Order of Dismissal (ALJ Jan. 6, 2009) (Lee J. Romero, Jr.) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Sept. 24, 2009) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-34 Joiner v. TFE Logistics/International Management Services Co.

  • Recommended Order Approving Settlement Agreement & Dismissing Case (ALJ June 16, 2009) (Lee J. Romero, Jr.) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB July 29, 2009) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-35 Lesch v. Stoughton Trucking

  • Recommended Order Approving Withdrawal of Objections, Dismissing Claim, & Cancelling Hearing (ALJ June 17, 2008) (Alice M. Craft) PDF
  • Final Decision and Dismissal Order (ARB Sept. 30, 2008) PDF | HTML

2008-STA-36 Ash v. Tri-State Motor Transit Co.

  • Recommended Decision & Order Approving Settlement & Dismissing Complaint (ALJ May 30, 2008) (Jennifer Gee) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB July 31, 2008) PDF | HTML

2008-STA-37 Myers v. G-n-S Astle Trucking, Inc.

  • Decision & Order Re:Complainant's Motion to Dismiss (ALJ June 6, 2008) (Daniel F. Solomon) PDF
  • Final Decision and Dismissal Order (ARB Feb. 27, 2009) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-38 Byers v. Nationwide Transportation, Inc.

  • Recommended Order Approving Settlement & Dismissing Complaint (ALJ Nov. 4, 2008) (Larry S. Merck) PDF
  • Final Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint (ARB Dec. 31, 2008) PDF | HTML

2008-STA-39 Spelson v. United Express Systems

  • Recommended Decision & Order (ALJ Feb. 19, 2009) (Richard A. Morgan) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order (ARB Feb. 23, 2011) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-40 Eubanks v. A.M. Express, Inc.

  • Recommended Decision & Order Dismissing Claim As Untimely (ALJ Sept. 23, 2008) (Pamela Lakes Wood) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order (ARB Sept. 24, 2009) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-41 Salata v. City Concrete, LLC

  • Recommended Order Granting Respondent's otion for Summary Decision (ALJ June 8, 2008) (Daniel L. Leland) PDF
  • Order of Consolidation and Final Decision and Order (ARB Sept. 23, 2010) PDF | HTM
  • Salata v. City Concrete, LLC (USDOL) , No. 10-4476 (6th Cir. June 27, 2011) PDF | HTM
  • Final Decision and Order (ARB Sept. 15, 2011) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-42 Kanost v. Fedex Freight East, Inc.

  • Recommended Order Approving Withdrawal of Objections & Dismissing Claim (ALJ July 29, 2008) (Adele H. Odegard) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Nov. 26, 2008) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-43 Sacco v. Hamden Logistics, Inc.

  • Recommended Decision & Order Dismissing Complaints (ALJ Nov. 17, 2008) (Daniel F. Sutton) PDF
  • [consolidated with 2008-STA-44]
  • Final Decision and Order (ARB Dec. 18, 2009) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-44 Sacco v. Hamden Logistics, Inc.

  • Recommended Decision & Order Dismissing Complaints (ALJ Nov. 17, 2008) (Daniel F. Sutton) PDF
  • [consolidated with 2008-STA-43]
  • Final Decision and Order (ARB Dec. 18, 2009) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-45 Carpentier v. Golden Valley Transfer, Inc.

  • Recommended Decision & Order Granting Respondent's Motion for Summary Decision (ALJ July 17, 2008) (Richard A. Morgan) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order (ARB Feb. 26, 2010) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-46 Villa v. D.M. Bowman, Inc.

  • Recommended Decision & Order (ALJ Aug. 21, 2008) (Jeffrey Tureck) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order (ARB Aug. 31, 2010) PDF | HTML

2008-STA-47 Freeland v. Webb Concrete & Building Materials

  • Recommended Order Approving Withdrawal of Objections & Dismissing Claim (ALJ July 30, 2008) (Ralph A. Romano) PDF
  • Final Decision and Dismissal Order (ARB Nov. 28, 2008) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-48 Davis v. Ecoscape Solutions Group

  • Recommended Order Approving Settlement (ALJ June 16, 2008) (Daniel A. Sarno, Jr.) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB July 31, 2008) PDF | HTML

2008-STA-49 Pegg v. Crest Foam Co., Inc.

  • Recommended Order Approving Settlement & Dismissing Complaint (ALJ Aug. 26, 2008) (Colleen A. Geraghty) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Nov. 4, 2008) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-50 Lollar v. Melvin Hicks Trucking, Inc.

  • Order Granting Complainant's Motion To Withdraw Complaint & Request For Hearing; Cancelling Hearing; & Recommended Decision & Order Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ALJ Aug. 1, 2008) (Janice K. Bullard) PDF
  • Final Decision and Dismissal Order (ARB Feb. 27, 2009) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-51 Meeks v. YRC Logistics, Inc.

  • Recommended Order Approving Settlement & Dismissing Case (ALJ Jan. 23, 2009) (Daniel L. Leland) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB May 29, 2009) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-52 Williams v. Domino's Pizza

  • Recommended Decision & Order (ALJ Apr. 28, 2009) (Daniel F. Sutton)
  • Final Decision and Order (ARB Jan. 31, 2011) PDF | HTM
  • Petition for review field in the 2d Cir., Domino's Pizza LLC v. Solis , No. 11-893 (Mar. 8, 2011)

2008-STA-53 Budri v. U.S. Epress Enterprises, Inc.

  • Recommended Order Approving Settlement Agreement (ALJ Oct. 3, 2008) (C. Richard Avery) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Dec. 31, 2008) PDF | HTML

2008-STA-54 Thomason v. W.T. Contractors, LLC

  • Recommended Decision & Order Re: Complainant's Request to Withdraw (ALJ June 26, 2008) (Daniel F. Solomon) PDF
  • Final Order of Dismissal (ARB May 29, 2009) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-55 Menefee v. Tandem Transport Corp.

  • Recommended Decison & Order Granting Respondent's Motion for Summary Decision & Dismissing Complaint (ALJ Jan. 7, 2009) (Joseph E. Kane) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order (ARB Apr. 30, 2010) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-56 McLean v. Calex Express, Inc.

  • Order Approving Settlement (ALJ June 24, 2009) (Paul C. Johnson, Jr.) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Aug. 18, 2009) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-57 Roberts v. Buckley Powder Co.

  • Recommended Order Approving Settlement (ALJ Dec. 12, 2008) (Donald W. Mosser) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (May 29, 2009) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-58 Johnson v. LaClede Gas Co.

  • Recommended Order Approving Withdrawal of Appeal & Dismissing Claim With Prejudice (ALJ Dec. 3, 2008) (Alice M. Craft) PDF
  • Final Order of Dismissal (ARB May 29, 2009) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-59 Bucalo v. United Parcel Service, Inc.

  • Decision and Order Granting Respondents' otions for Summary Decision on TSCA and SOX Complaints and Recommended Decision and Order Granting Respondents' Motions for Summary Decision on STAA Complaint (ALJ May 3, 2010) (Kane) PDF

2008-STA-60 Yanos v. Klein Transporation

  • Recommended Order Dismissing Complaint (ALJ Dec. 15, 2008) (Adele H. Odegard) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Aug. 27, 2009) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-61 Ass't Sec'y & Bailey v. Koch Foods, LLC

  • Recommended Decision and Order (ALJ Sept. 29, 2009) (Malamphy) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order (ARB Sept. 29, 2011) PDF | HTM
  • Koch Foods, Inc. v. USDOL , No 11-14850 (11th Cir. Mar. 11, 2013) PDF
  • Order of Remand (ARB May 30, 2014) PDF
  • Decision and Order Granting Respondent's Motion for Summary Judgment and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ALJ May 3, 2016) (Rosen) PDF

2008-STA-62 Behrmann v. Dependable Carriers

  • Recommended Order of Dismissal (ALJ July 10, 2009) (Pamela Lakes Wood) PDF
  • Final Decision and Dismissal Order (ARB Aug. 14, 2009) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-63 Atkins v. Can-2 Trucking

  • Recommended Decision & Order Approving Settlement (ALJ Apr. 17, 2009) (Steven B. Berlin) PDF
  • Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB June 30, 2009) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-64 Miller v. American Bridge

  • Recommended Decision & Order Approving Settlement (ALJ Dec. 30, 2008) (Edward Terhune Miller) PDF
  • (ARB June 16, 2009) PDF | HTM

2008-STA-65 White v. Salson Logistics, Inc.

  • Order Approving Settlement Agreement & Order Recommending Dismissal With Prejudice (ALJ Nov. 23, 2009) (ALAN L. BERGSTROM) PDF
  • Final Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint (ARB May 27, 2010) PDF | HTM