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Abrams Fensterman’s Appellate Win Featured in New York Post Coverage of Boar’s Head Litigation

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Abrams Fensterman Case Featured in New York Post

Abrams Fensterman, LLP is pleased to share that the firm’s recent appellate victory on behalf of former distributor clients in litigation against Boar’s Head Provisions has been featured in the New York Post, bringing national attention to a closely watched case involving worker classification and alleged labor practices.

Appellate Division Ruling Reinstates Key Claims

The article highlights a key ruling from the Appellate Division, Second Department, which reinstated significant claims brought by distributors who allege they were subjected to extensive operational control while being classified as independent contractors.

Broader Implications for Employers

The decision allows the cases to move forward and may expose broader implications for wage and labor liability in distribution-based business models.

According to the report, the distributors allege that they were pressured to operate under strict company oversight—impacting pricing, operations, and day-to-day business decisions—while also facing circumstances that led to the forced sale of valuable routes at below-market value.

“Our clients allege that these were very difficult, micro-managers to deal with, and that they try to control the major facets of doing business with them without paying them fairly.”
Justin T. Kelton
Partner and Co-Chair, Commercial Litigation Practice
Abrams Fensterman, LLP

Multidisciplinary Team Driving the Litigation

The matter is being handled by a multidisciplinary team at Abrams Fensterman, including Partners Rachel Demarest Gold, Justin T. Kelton, and Anthony Genovesi.

Broader Industry Impact

This coverage further underscores the significance of the case within the broader legal and business community, particularly for companies operating within distributor or route-based frameworks where classification and control remain under increasing scrutiny.

Read the full New York Post coverage →

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