In a bold legal move, a former employee has filed a class action lawsuit against a major bakery company, alleging systemic employment violations. Markis Walls, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated, lodged the complaint against Flowers Bakeries Sales of NorCal, LLC in the Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento on December 1, 2025.
The lawsuit accuses Flowers Bakeries Sales of NorCal, LLC of multiple labor law violations under the California Labor Code and Business & Professions Code. Walls claims that the company failed to pay overtime wages, provide compliant meal and rest periods, reimburse business expenses, and furnish accurate wage statements. The plaintiff alleges that these practices have resulted in financial harm to him and other employees who worked as delivery drivers for the company. “Defendant has maintained practices which have failed and continue to fail to pay Plaintiff and other non-exempt employees all wages,” states the complaint.
According to Walls’ allegations, Flowers Bakeries systematically recorded time inaccurately or not at all for overtime hours worked by its employees. He asserts that he regularly worked beyond his scheduled hours without receiving due compensation. Furthermore, Walls contends that meal breaks were often skipped or interrupted due to demanding delivery schedules imposed by the employer. The complaint also highlights issues with rest periods being cut short or not provided at all.
Additionally, Walls accuses Flowers Bakeries of failing to reimburse employees for business expenses incurred while performing their duties. For instance, he mentions using his personal cell phone for work-related tasks without receiving any reimbursement from the company. This failure allegedly violates California Labor Code § 2802.
Walls seeks restitution for unpaid wages along with interest accrued on those amounts. He is also pursuing compensatory damages and penalties as stipulated under various sections of the California Labor Code. The plaintiff demands a jury trial and requests that Flowers Bakeries be enjoined from continuing its alleged unlawful practices.
Representing Walls are attorneys Marcus J. Bradley, Kiley L. Grombacher, Maya Hussein, Theodore H. Chase, and Brandon J. Sweeney from Bradley/Grombacher LLP. The case was filed under Case No., pending assignment in Sacramento County’s Superior Court.
Source: 25CV0228673_Markis_Walls_v_Flowers_Bakeries_Complaint_County_of_Sacramento_California.pdf
