4th Circ. Seems Leery Of Plant Closure Suit Against PE Firm

By Kellie Mejdrich · March 17, 2026, 1:51 PM EDT

The Fourth Circuit was skeptical Tuesday of ex-workers' bid to revive a proposed class action accusing a private equity firm of violating federal laws when it abruptly shut down a manufacturing...

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Case Information

Case Title

Messer et al v. Bristol Compressors International, LLC et al

Case Number

1:18-cv-00040

Court

Virginia Western

Nature of Suit

Other Statutory Actions

Date Filed

October 19, 2018

Case Title

Tony Messer v. Garrison Investment Group, LP

Case Number

25-1657

Court

Appellate - 4th Circuit

Nature of Suit

3790 Other Labor Litigation

Date Filed

June 10, 2025

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4th Circ. Seems Leery Of Plant Closure Suit Against PE Firm

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