James Mathes v. Blue Ridge Power, LLC

United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, Adversary No. 25-03828

IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
HOUSTON DIVISION

 

SETTLEMENT WEBSITE OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT
AND FINAL FAIRNESS HEARING

 

TO: CERTAIN FORMER EMPLOYEES OF BLUE RIDGE POWER, LLC
 

There is currently a lawsuit pending titled James Mathes v. Blue Ridge Power, LLC, Adv. Proc. No. 25-03828 (the “Adversary Proceeding”) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas (the “Bankruptcy Court”). Plaintiff, James Mathes (“Plaintiff”), sued Defendant Blue Ridge Power, LLC (“Defendant” or “Blue Ridge”) for having terminated him and certain other employees without 60 days’ advanced written notice in alleged violation of the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining (WARN) Act (the “WARN Action”).

 

Plaintiff and Defendant (collectively, the “Parties”) have reached a proposed Settlement of the WARN Action (the “Settlement”) in which money would be distributed to the Class Members, Mr. Mathes as the Class Representative, and Class Counsel (each defined below). The Bankruptcy Court has authorized this Settlement website for Class Members (defined below).

 

YOU ARE NOT BEING SUED. You should review this Settlement website carefully as you may be entitled to receive money from the Settlement and your rights may be affected by the Settlement. This Settlement website advises you that Class Members who do not opt out of the Settlement can receive an award consisting of a share of the Settlement Fund, and advises you of the date, time, and place of the hearing to approve the Settlement.  

 

This website is authorized by the Court, supervised by counsel for the Parties, and controlled by the Settlement Administrator approved by the Court. This is the only authorized website for this case.

For more information please call (833) 453-3720 or click here to contact us.

Important Dates

  • Exclusion ("Opt-Out") Deadline

    Monday, October 5, 2026
    Opt-Out Forms must be postmarked no later than October 5, 2026. All Opt-Out Forms postmarked after that date will be disregarded, and any person who sends a late Opt-Out Form will be bound by the terms of the Settlement and not be able to pursue any claims separately from this lawsuit. If you choose to opt out, you will not receive any money from the Settlement, and you will not have any right to object to the Settlement.
  • Objection Deadline

    Monday, November 2, 2026
    Objections must be RECEIVED by the Bankruptcy Court no later than November 2, 2026, and must include the case name and number, your name, address, and telephone number together with the basis for your objection.
  • Final Fairness Hearing Date

    Monday, November 9, 2026
    The Final Fairness Hearing will be held on November 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM (prevailing Central Time) at 515 Rusk Street, Courtroom 404, Houston, TX 77002.

This website is authorized by the Court, supervised by counsel for the Parties, and controlled by the Settlement Administrator approved by the Court. This is the only authorized website for this case.

For more information please call (833) 453-3720 or click here to contact us.

Important Dates

  • Exclusion ("Opt-Out") Deadline

    Monday, October 5, 2026
    Opt-Out Forms must be postmarked no later than October 5, 2026. All Opt-Out Forms postmarked after that date will be disregarded, and any person who sends a late Opt-Out Form will be bound by the terms of the Settlement and not be able to pursue any claims separately from this lawsuit. If you choose to opt out, you will not receive any money from the Settlement, and you will not have any right to object to the Settlement.
  • Objection Deadline

    Monday, November 2, 2026
    Objections must be RECEIVED by the Bankruptcy Court no later than November 2, 2026, and must include the case name and number, your name, address, and telephone number together with the basis for your objection.
  • Final Fairness Hearing Date

    Monday, November 9, 2026
    The Final Fairness Hearing will be held on November 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM (prevailing Central Time) at 515 Rusk Street, Courtroom 404, Houston, TX 77002.
James Mathes v. Blue Ridge Power, LLC