Hamadou v. Hess Corp.’s Empirical Analysis

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The sentences later courts lift from this opinion, ranked by how many decisions quote each — the parts of the opinion doing the work. These counts are smaller than the citation total above because most of the 16 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. “because equitable tolling issues often arise for prospective plaintiffs, courts frequently permit notice to be keyed to the three-year period prior to the filing of the complaint, 'with the understanding that challenges to the timeliness of individual plaintiffs' actions will be entertained at a later date.'”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Meyer v. Panera Bread Co. · Knox v. John Varvatos Enters. Inc.

2. “While the EPA requires that the employees work in the same 'establishment' to whom they compare themselves concerning compensation, see 29 U.S.C. § 206 (d)(1), there is limited authority that district courts must engage in the establishment analysis when considering the certification of a collective action under the EPA.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Knox v. John Varvatos Enters. Inc.

3. “if defendants admit that the actions challenged by plaintiffs reflect a company-wide policy, it may be appropriate to find plaintiffs similarly situated based solely on plaintiffs' substantial allegations, without the need for additional evidence.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Knox v. John Varvatos Enters. Inc.