Rent-A-Center Inc.

A class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of approximately 6,000 current and former employees against the operator of rent-to-own stores. The consolidated class alleged California wage and hour violations and claimed Rent-A-Center had a policy of failing to pay overtime, failing to give employees required meal and rest breaks and mailed final paychecks late. Rent-A-Center has not admitted liability, but has agreed to pay a $4.95 million cash class action settlement. (Aug-11-06) [SACRAMENTO BUSINESS JOURNAL]