USDOL/OALJ Reporter: Whistleblower Caselist 2009 STA

USDOL/OALJ Reporter: Whistleblower Decisions
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE ACT -- 2009 STA


2009-STA-1 Stalworth v. Justin Davis Enterprises, Inc.: Recommended Decision & Order (ALJ Dec. 19, 2008) (Robert B. Rae) PDF; Order Denying Respondent's Motion to Set Aside the Recommended Decision & Order (ALJ Jan. 29, 2009) PDF; Order of Remand (ARB June 16, 2010) PDF | HTM; Recommended Decision & Order Approving Settlement and Order Cancelling Hearing (ALJ Aug. 23, 2010) PDF; Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Jan. 27, 2012) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-2 Amin v. Marten Transport, Ltd.: Recommended Order Approving Withdrawal of Objection to OSHA's Findings & Recommended Order Approving OSHA's Findings (ALJ Feb. 23, 2009) (Joseph E. Kane) PDF; Final Decision and Order Granting Withdrawal of Objections to Secretary's Findings (ARB May 11, 2009) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-3 Edmund v. Metropolitan Transit Authority: Recommended Decision & Order Dismissing Complaint As Untimely (ALJ Dec. 12, 2008) (Larry W. Price); Final Decision and Order (ARB Nov. 19, 2009) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-4 Bondi v. Premier Equipment Rentals & Sales, LLC: Recommended Decision & Order Approving Settlement & Order Cancelling Hearing (ALJ Jan. 16, 2009) (Robert B. Rae) PDF; Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Feb. 27, 2009) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-5 Rehmert v. Dawn Trucking Co.: Recommended Order Dismissing Complaint (ALJ Nov. 14, 2008) (Russell D. Pulver) PDF; Final Order of Dismissal (ARB June 30, 2009) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-6 Graham v. Asplundh Tree Expert Co.: Order Approving Settlement (ALJ Apr. 12, 2010) (Levin) PDF; Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB July 9, 2010) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-7 Butler v. Midnight Flyer aka RW Transport: Recommended Decision and Order (ALJ Aug. 18, 2010) (Sarno) PDF; Final Decision and Order (ARB Mar. 30, 2012) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-8 Bohn v. Plains Marketing, LP: Recommended Order Approving Settlement (ALJ Oct. 6, 2009) (Patrick M. Rosenow) PDF; Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Nov. 20, 2009) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-9 Ward v. Pike County Non-Profit Board: Recommended Order Approving Withdrawal of Objection to OSHA's Findings & Recommended Order Approving OSHA's Findings (ALJ Feb. 6, 2009) (Larry S. Merck) PDF; Final Order of Dismissal (ARB June 30, 2009) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-10 Simon v. Apet, Inc.: Recommended Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Case (ALJ May 27, 2010) (Leland) PDF; Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Dec. 16, 2010) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-11 Toland v. FirstFleet, Inc.: Recommended Order Granting Employer's Motion for Summary Decision (ALJ April 27, 2009) (Richard A. Morgan) PDF; Final Decision and Order (ARB Jan. 19, 2011) PDF | HTM; Order Denying Reconsideration (ARB Mar. 8, 2011) PDF | HTM; Toland v. FirstFleet, Inc., No. 11-3281 (6th Cir. May 26, 2011) (order granting voluntary motion to dismissal appeal) PDF

2009-STA-12 Hamilton v. Tri-National, Inc.: Recommended Order Dismissing Claim With Prejudice (ALJ May 10, 2010) (Kennington) PDF; Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB July 22, 2010) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-13 Bunch v. Tri-National, Inc.: Recommended Order Dismissing Claim With Prejudice (ALJ May 10, 2010) (Kennington) PDF; Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB July 22, 2010) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-14 Neubauer v. Tile Shop LLC: Recommended Order Approving Withdrawal of Objections & Dismissing Claim (ALJ Mar. 6, 2009) (Michael P. Lesniak) PDF; Final Order of Dismissal (ARB May 29, 2009) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-15 Bradberry v. Stan Koch & Sons Trucking, Inc.: Recommended Order Approving Settlement & Dismissing Complaint (ALJ Apr. 20, 2009) (Joseph E. Kane) PDF; Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB May 29, 2009) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-16 Jenkins v. 4D Trucking Co.: Recommended Decision & Order - Approving Settlement Agreement & Dismissing Case (ALJ Nov. 23, 2009) (Robert A. Rae) PDF; Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Dec. 31, 2009) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-17 Bureau v. J.J. Taylor Companies, Inc.: Recommended Order Approving Settlement & Dismissing Complaint (ALJ Dec. 17, 2009) (Morgan) PDF; Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Feb. 16, 2010) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-18 Clarke v. Navajo Express, Inc.: Recommended Decision & Order (ALJ June 23, 2009) (Russell D. Pulver) PDF; Final Decision and Order (ARB June 29, 2011) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-19 Reaves v. Marten Transport, Ltd.: Recommended Order Approving Withdrawal of Objections to OSHA Findings & Approving OSHA's Findings & Dismissing the Complaint & Order Cancelling the Hearing (ALJ Apr. 8, 2009) (Larry S. Merck) PDF; Final Decision and Dismissal Order (ARB May 29, 2009) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-20 Wheat v. Gainey Transportation Services, Inc.: Order of Dismissal (ALJ Feb. 17, 2010) (Bergstrom) PDF; Final Decision and Order (ARB Sept. 14, 2011) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-21 Sparks v. Rich Wilson Blacktop Paving Co.: Recommended Order of Dismissal (ALJ May 14, 2009) (Colleen A. Geraghty) PDF; Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB July 30, 2010) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-22 Jackson v. Major Transport Inc.: Recommended Decision & Order (ALJ June 30, 2009) (Daniel F. Solomon) PDF; Final Decision and Order (ARB May 31, 2011) PDF | HTM; Order Denying Reconsideration (ARB Feb. 28, 2012) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-23 Coogler v. Schneider National Carriers, Inc.: Recommended Decision & Order (ALJ Aug. 20, 2009) (Thomas M. Burke) PDF; Final Decision and Dismissal Order (ARB June 30, 2009) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-24 Halgrimson v. Contract Transportation Services: Recommended Decision & Order Granting Summary Decision (ALJ June 1, 2009) (Steven B. Berlin) PDF; Final Decision and Order (ARB Mar. 24, 2011) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-25 Ass't Sec'y & Herbert v. Navajo Express: Recommended Order Approving Settlement Agreement (ALJ Aug. 31, 2009) (Anne Beytin Torkington) PDF; Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Sept. 23, 2009) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-26 Oliveri v. North Star Food Service: Recommended Order Granting Dismissing Complaint & Request for Hearing; & Canceling Hearing (ALJ May 26, 2009) (Janice K. Bullard) PDF; Final Decision and Order Dismissing Complaint (ARB Aug. 14, 2009) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-27 Belajonas v. Load One Inc.: Recommended Decision & Order of Dismissal for Failure to Obey Orders, for Failure to Prosecute Claim, & for Abandonment (ALJ Aug. 28, 2009) (Edward Terhune Miller) PDF; Final Decision and Order Dismissing Complaint (ARB Nov. 18, 2009) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-28 Hursh v. Frontier Express, Inc.: Recommended Decision & Order (ALJ Mar. 24, 2010) (Wood) PDF; Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Aug. 24, 2010) PDF | HTML

2009-STA-29 Bedwell v. Spirit Miller NE, LLC: Recommended Decision & Order Dismissing Complaint As Untimely (ALJ May 12, 2009) (C. Richard Avery) PDF; Final Decision and Order (ARB Aug. 27, 2009) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-30 Warren v. Custom Organics: Recommended Decision & Order (ALJ Apr. 27, 2010) (Malamphy) PDF; Decision and Order of Remand (ARB Feb. 29, 2012) PDF | HTM; Decision & Order on Remand (ALJ Sept. 26, 2012) (Malamphy) PDF

2009-STA-31 Carter v. Marten Transport, Ltd.: Recommended Decision & Order Dismissal of Complaint (ALJ July 13, 2009) (Richard T. Stansell-Gamm) PDF; Order Affirming, In Part, and Remanding, In Part (ARB July 21, 2011) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-32 Peck v. Happy Trails, LLC: Recommended Decision & Order (ALJ Jan. 21, 2010) (Kennington) PDF

2009-STA-33 Pulley v. Federal Express National, Ltd.: Decision & Order Approving Settlement (ALJ Mar. 3, 2011) (Lakes) PDF

2009-STA-34 Halm v. Schwan's Home Service, Inc.: Order Granting Respondent's Motion for Judgment on Partial Findings and Dismissing Complaint (ALJ Oct. 6, 2010) (Morgan) PDF; Final Decision and Order (ARB Sept. 28, 2012) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-35 McCrimmons v. CES Environmental Services: Recommended Decision & Order Dismissing Complaint As Untimely (ALJ June 26, 2009) (C. Richard Avery) PDF; Final Decision and Order (ARB Aug. 31, 2009) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-36 Edmisten v. Ray Thomas Petroleum: Order Approving Settlement (ALJ Oct. 30, 2009) (Jeffrey Tureck) PDF; Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Dec. 16, 2009) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-37 Knowles v. Barrilleaux, Inc.: Recommended Order Approving Settlement Agreement & Dismissing Case (ALJ Sept. 8, 2009) (Lee J. Romero, Jr.) PDF; Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Nov. 25, 2009) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-38 Bennett v. YRC, Inc.: Decision and Order Approving Settlement Agreement (ALJ Nov. 3, 2010) (Sarno) PDF

2009-STA-39 Lewis v. Virginia Commonwealth University Police Department: Recommended Order Granting Employer's Motion for Summary Decision & Dismissing Complaint (ALJ Oct. 16, 2009) (Paul C. Johnson, Jr.) PDF; Final Decision and Order (ARB June 16, 2011) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-40 Grimes v. LinkAmerica Express, Inc.: Recommended Order Approving Settlement (ALJ Oct. 2, 2009) (Clement J. Kennington) PDF; Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Oct. 30, 2009) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-41 Ass't Sec'y & Corona v. United Parcel Service, Inc.: Recommended Decision & Order Approving Settlement & Dismissing Case (ALJ Oct. 30, 2009) (Anne Beytin Torkington) PDF; Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Dec. 8, 2009) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-42 Cherry v. Werner Enterprises, Inc.: Recommended Order Approving Settlement Agreement (ALJ Nov. 6, 2009) (Larry W. Price) PDF; Final Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint (ARB Dec. 11, 2009) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-43 Blackie v. Smith Transport, Inc.: Decision and Order (ALJ May 5, 2011) (Burke) PDF; Final Decision and Order (ARB Nov. 29, 2012) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-44 Koechner v. Clark Transportation: Recommended Order Approving Settlement & Dismising Complaint (ALJ Nov. 14, 2009) (Linda S. Chapman) PDF; Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Nov. 20, 2009) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-45 Smith v. CES Environmental Services, Inc.: Recommended Decision & Order Granting Summary Decision & Cancelling Formal Hearing (ALJ Aug. 4, 2009) (Lee J. Romero, Jr.) PDF PDF; Final Decision and Order (ARB July 22, 2010) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-46 Platt v. Brundage Bone Concrete Pumping: Recommended Order Approving Settlement (ALJ Dec. 2, 2009) (Patrick M. Rosenow) PDF; Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Jan. 13, 2010) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-47 Ferguson v. New Prime, Inc.: Recommended Decision & Order (ALJ Mar. 15, 2010) (Leland) PDF; Final Decision and Order of Remand (ARB Aug. 31, 2011) PDF | HTM; Decision and Order on Remand (ALJ Feb, 9, 2012) (Morgan) PDF; Final Decision and Order (ARB Nov. 30, 2012) PDF | HTM; Final Decision and Order Awarding Attorney's Fees (ARB Dec. 20, 2012) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-48 Hill v. Hertitage Operating LP: Recommended Decision & Order Approving Settlement Agreement (ALJ Dec. 22, 2010) (Lesniak) PDF; Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Mar. 17, 2010) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-49 Kennedy v. Advanced Student Transportation: Recommended Decision & Order (ALJ Sept. 23, 2009) (Ralph A. Romano) PDF; Final Decision and Order of Remand (ARB Apr. 28, 2011) PDF | HTM; Order Approving Settlement (ALJ Aug. 8, 2011) PDF

2009-STA-50 Discher v. The Quapaw Company: Recommended Order Approving Settlement Agreement (ALJ Oct. 20, 2009) (C. Richard Avery) PDF; Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Nov. 25, 2009) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-51 McFarland v. Special-Lite Inc.: Recommended Order Granting Withdrawal (ALJ Aug. 14, 2009) (Daniel F. Solomon) PDF; Final Decision and Order Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Oct. 28, 2009) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-52 Kerchner v. Grocery Haulers Inc.: Order Granting Complainant’s Motion to Withdraw Complaint and Request For Hearing; and Recommended Order Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ALJ Oct. 2, 2009) (Janice K. Bullard) PDF; Final Decision and Dismissal Order (ARB Nov. 30, 2009) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-53 Ford V. U.S. Xpress, Inc.: Recommended Order Approving Settlement & Dismissing Case (ALJ Dec. 30, 2009) (Leland) PDF; Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Feb. 4, 2010) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-54 Canter v. Maverick Transportation, LLC: Decision and Order (ALJ Oct. 28, 2010) (Pulver) PDF; Final Decision and Order (ARB June 27, 2012) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-55 Castille v. Waste Management of Louisiana, LLC, Inc.: Decision and Order (ALJ Feb. 16, 2012) (Kennington) PDF

2009-STA-56 Goulet v. Tri-Tech: Recommended Decision and Order (ALJ Mar. 1, 2010) (Romano) PDF; Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Appeal (ARB Feb. 28, 2011) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-57 Myrick v. Boise Packaging & Newsprint: Recommended Decision & Order Dismissing Case (ALJ Oct. 21, 2009) (Jennifer Gee) PDF; Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Jan. 13, 2010) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-58 Pethers v. Heritage Operating, LP d/b/a Heritage Propane: Order Approving Settlement Agreement (ALJ May 17, 2011) (Johnson) PDF

2009-STA-59 Gist v. Calex Express, Inc.: Recommended Order Approving Withdrawal of Objections & Dismissing Claim (ALJ Sept. 21, 2009) (Janice K. Bullard) PDF; Final Decision and Dismissal Order (ARB Oct. 30, 2009) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-60 Bedwell v. Spirit-Miller NE, LLC: Recommended Decision & Order - Dismissal of Claim (ALJ Nov. 10, 2009) (Daniel F. Solomon) PDF; Final Decision and Order (ARB Oct. 26, 2011) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-61 Dick v. J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.: Recommended Decision & Order (ALJ Dec. 8, 2009) (Larry W. Price) PDF; Final Decision and Order (ARB Nov. 16, 2011) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-62 Jordan v. IESI PA Blue Ridge Landfill Corp.: Recommended Decision & Order - Dismissal of Claim (ALJ Mar. 15, 2010) (Solomon) PDF; Order of Remand (ARB Jan. 17, 2012) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-63 White v. Expert Moving and Delivery, Inc.: Recommended Order Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ALJ Dec 3, 2009) (Alan L. Bergstrom) PDF; Decision and Order of Remand (ARB Oct. 26, 2011) PDF | HTM; Order of Dismissal (ALJ Feb. 16, 2012) PDF

2009-STA-64 Cagle v. LVL, Inc.: Recommended Order Approving Settlement Agreement & Dismissing Case (ALJ Nov. 6, 2009) (Lee J. Romero, Jr.) PDF; Final Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint (ARB Dec. 11, 2009) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-65 Uvalle v. American Safety Services Co., Inc.: Decision and Order Dismissing Complaint (ALJ Aug. 10, 2011) (Avery) PDF

2009-STA-66 Bolt v. J & R Schugel Trucking, Inc.: Recommended Order Approving Settlement (ALJ Nov. 18, 2009) (Paul C. Johnson, Jr.) PDF; Final Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint (ARB Dec. 22, 2009) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-67 Andrews v. J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.: Recommended Order Approving Settlement Agreement (ALJ Dec. 22, 2009) (Price) PDF; Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Feb. 16, 2010) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-69 Oliver v. Ameritrans, LLC: Recommended Order Approving Settlement & Order Cancelling Hearing (ALJ Feb. 1, 2010) (Merck) PDF; Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB May 18, 2010) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-70 Noron v. USA Trucking: Recommended Order Approving Withdrawal of Objections & Dismissal of Claim (ALJ Oct. 20, 2009) (Lee J. Romero, Jr.) PDF PDF; Final Decision and Dismissal Order (ARB Nov. 25, 2009) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-71 James v. Suburban Disposal Inc.: Recommended Decision & Order Dismissing Appeal & Request for Hearing (ALJ Dec. 16, 2009) (Bullard) PDF; Final Decision and Order Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Mar. 12, 2010) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-72 Ass't Sec'y & Niland v. Western Maryland Transport, Inc.: Recommended Order Approving Settlement (ALJ Dec. 29, 2010) (Rae) PDF; Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Mar. 16, 2010) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-73 Carnahan v. Arnold Transporation: Recommended Order Approving Settlement (ALJ Nov. 16, 2009) (Patrick M. Rosenow) PDF; Final Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint (ARB Dec. 22, 2009) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-74 Robeson v. Denney Transport Limited: Recommended Order Approving Settlement (ALJ Feb. 22, 2010) (Burke) PDF; Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Mar. 17, 2010) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-75 Moore v. Innovative Driver Services: Recommended Decision & Order Approving Settlement & Dismissing Complaint (ALJ Feb. 4, 2010) (Sarno) PDF | HTM; Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Mar. 18, 2010) PDF | HTM

2009-STA-76 Clemons v. First Student, Inc.: Recommended Order Approving Settlement Agreement & Dismissing Case (ALJ Aug. 3, 2010) (Leland) PDF | HTM; Final Decision and Order Approving Settlement and Dismissing Complaint With Prejudice (ARB Nov. 24, 2010) PDF | HTM