Tyson Foods, Inc. v. Bouaphakeo

Tyson Foods, Inc. v. Bouaphakeo is a U.S. Supreme Court case about whether a group of employees could collectively sue Tyson Foods for unpaid overtime based on statistical evidence. The workers claimed they weren’t compensated for time spent donning and doffing protective gear. Tyson argued that because not all employees had the same experiences, the lawsuit was inappropriate. The Court ruled that statistical evidence could be used to support the employees' claim, allowing the collective lawsuit to proceed. This case is significant for cases involving class actions and how damages can be calculated for large groups.