Prime Protection Authority
(Active)
If you worked for Prime Protection Authority as a security officer at any time during the past three years, worked more than 40 hours in a workweek, and did not receive compensation at the rate of time and one-half for all hours worked over 40, you may be eligible to join this case to recover back wages and liquidated damages. Examples of the positions that were paid under this scheme include armed and unarmed security officers.
To request to join this federal case, you must fill out and sign a Consent to Sue form (click here) and return it to Getman, Sweeney & Dunn, PLLC by fax, email or mail.
The Consent to Sue form may be submitted online through this website (click here). We will file it with the Court on your behalf.
About This Case
The Named Plaintiff is a former armed security officer and brings this case against Prime Protection Authority, LLC (hereafter “Prime”) and Anthony Pierce (together “Defendants”). The lawsuit alleges that Prime violated the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) by failing to pay the Named Plaintiff and other security officers overtime wages. Getman, Sweeney & Dunn filed this case as a putative collective action in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Defendants paid the Named Plaintiff and other security officers an hourly rate. The Named Plaintiff and the other security officers regularly worked in excess of 40 hours per week. Despite the long hours, Defendants did not pay the Named Plaintiff or the other security officers overtime wages for hours worked over 40 in a week. This case seeks to compel Defendants to pay the Named Plaintiff and other similarly situated security officers unpaid overtime wages under the FLSA, an additional and equal amount as liquidated damages, interest, and attorneys’ costs and fees.
Click here to read the complaint that was filed with the Court.
Status Reports
Answers to Common Questions - Updated April 10, 2025
Which employees can be part of this lawsuit?
All current or former security officers employed by Prime Protection Authority, LLC, at any time during the past three years, worked more than 40 hours in a workweek, and did not receive compensation at the rate of time and one-half for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek can ask to join this case by filling out and signing a Consent to Sue form and returning it to Getman, Sweeney & Dunn, PLLC. Positions within the class include armed and unarmed security officers. If you have any questions about whether you are eligible to join this lawsuit, please email abarclay@getmansweeney.com.
What claims are covered in this case?
The lawsuit covers claims for unpaid overtime wages under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The specific violations claimed are that Defendants failed to pay their security officers proper overtime wages for all hours worked over 40 in a week.
What damages are sought?
Damages sought under the FLSA include back overtime pay, an equal amount of liquidated damages, interest, attorneys’ fees, and any costs of litigating the case.
How far back do the claims go?
Generally, under the FLSA, you are entitled to make claims for the period extending two or three years back from the date your Consent to Sue Form is filed with the Court. This two or three-year period is called the “statute of limitations.” Defendants will be entitled to argue that its violations were not willful and that its claims should be limited to only a two-year period preceding the filing of your Consent to Sue. If you have any questions about whether you are still entitled to make claims against Defendants, please email abarclay@getmansweeney.com.
How do I join the case?
To bring claims under the FLSA for overtime back wages and an equal amount of liquidated damages in this action, you must affirmatively join the case.
You can request to join this case by completing a Consent to Sue form and submitting it online through this website.
Can I wait to file my Consent to Sue form?
You are not part of the FLSA case until your Consent to Sue Form is filed with the court. If you delay in filing the Consent to Sue Form, part or all of your claims may be barred by the statute of limitations.
Do I have to pay to join the case?
No. Getman, Sweeney & Dunn, PLLC are handling this case on a contingent basis and will only be paid if Plaintiffs recover through a settlement or final judgment. Under the FLSA, if Plaintiffs recover back wages, Defendants must pay the Plaintiffs’ costs and attorneys’ fees.
Can Defendants fire me or take action against me for joining the case?
The law prohibits retaliation for joining an overtime lawsuit or talking to other co-workers about joining the case. If any employee suffers retaliation, Defendants would be liable for additional monetary damages and may suffer criminal penalties. Notify us immediately if you hear of any threats of retaliation or if you think any retaliation occurred. Retaliation is extremely rare in overtime cases because an employer can suffer such serious penalties.
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