In a bold legal move, a former delivery driver has taken on two major logistics companies, accusing them of systemic labor violations that could have widespread implications for workers across California. Naomi Castro Valencia filed a class action complaint in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, on January 13, 2026, against Armm Logistics Corp. and Torero Logistics Corp., alleging multiple breaches of labor laws.
Valencia’s lawsuit contends that both Armm and Torero Logistics Corp., which operate as Amazon Delivery Service Providers, have failed to uphold essential labor standards. She claims these companies require their drivers to remain “on call” without compensation for reporting time wages when not called to work. Furthermore, Valencia accuses the defendants of neglecting to provide mandatory rest periods and failing to issue accurate wage statements. The plaintiff alleges that this conduct is part of a broader pattern of unfair competition under California law.
The case hinges on several key allegations. According to the complaint, Armm and Torero Logistics are essentially joint employers or alter egos operating as an integrated enterprise. This relationship allegedly allows them to bypass labor laws systematically. Valencia argues that she and other drivers were frequently removed from schedules with little notice but were still expected to be available for work without receiving due compensation. “Due to a shortage of routes,” one message cited in the lawsuit read, “you have been taken off the schedule… However, we need you to be on call in the morning.”
Valencia’s complaint outlines how drivers were unable to take legally mandated rest breaks due to tight delivery schedules enforced by GPS monitoring and route planning practices. These conditions made it nearly impossible for employees to take breaks without fear of repercussions or missing delivery quotas. Additionally, she claims wage statements issued by the companies failed to reflect all hours worked or include premiums owed for missed rest periods.
Seeking justice not only for herself but also for others similarly affected, Valencia is pursuing various forms of relief through this class action suit. She requests injunctive relief under California’s Unfair Competition Law and demands unpaid wages alongside liquidated damages and penalties for inaccurate wage statements. Moreover, she seeks waiting time penalties for unpaid wages at discharge and reasonable attorneys’ fees.
Represented by Goldstein Browne PC—a firm known for its expertise in employment class actions—Valencia aims to certify this lawsuit as a class action representing all similarly situated delivery drivers employed by Armm and Torero over the past four years.
This case is being overseen by Judge L. Ayala under Case No. 26CV484374 in Santa Clara County’s Superior Court system.
Source: 26CV484374_Naomi_Castro_v_Armm_Complaint_County_of_Santa_Clara_California.pdf
