In a significant legal move, a former employee has filed a class action lawsuit against several corporations for alleged labor violations, seeking justice for himself and others similarly situated. On September 2, 2025, Brian Keith Lovelace filed the complaint in the Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento, against Core-Mark International, Inc., Core-Mark US, LLC, Performance Food Group Company, and Performance Food Group, Inc.
The lawsuit stems from allegations that the defendants failed to adhere to multiple provisions of the California Labor Code. Lovelace claims that during his employment as a “full case order selector” from October 2022 until June 5, 2025, he was subjected to unfair labor practices. These include not being paid minimum wages or overtime wages as required by law. The complaint details that non-discretionary remuneration such as shift differentials and bonuses were not factored into his regular rate of pay when calculating premium wages. Lovelace also accuses the companies of failing to provide meal and rest periods as mandated by law and alleges that they did not pay all wages upon discharge or resignation.
Lovelace’s lawsuit outlines numerous alleged violations including failure to keep accurate payroll records and failure to reimburse business expenses. Furthermore, he claims that sick pay was not calculated correctly according to the regular rate of pay. These actions are said to contravene various sections of the California Labor Code including sections 1194 (failure to pay minimum wages), 510 (failure to pay overtime), and 226 (failure to provide accurate wage statements). Additionally, Lovelace accuses the defendants of engaging in unfair business competition under Business & Professions Code §17200 et seq.
The plaintiff is seeking class certification for all current and former non-exempt employees who worked for any of the defendants in California within four years preceding this complaint. The relief sought includes compensatory damages for unpaid wages and penalties pursuant to statute; liquidated damages equal to unpaid minimum wages; restitution for unfair business practices; waiting time penalties; civil penalties under PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act); attorney’s fees; costs; interest; and other appropriate reliefs deemed just by the court.
Representing Lovelace is Justin Lo from Work Lawyers PC based in Torrance, CA. The case is being heard in front of Judge P. Russell with Case ID yet unspecified.
Source: 25CV020876_Brian_Keith_v_Core_Mark_Complaint_County_of_Sacramento_California.pdf
Source: 25CV020876_Brian_Keith_v_Core_Mark_Complaint_County_of_Sacramento_California.pdf
Source: 25CV020876_Brian_Keith_v_Core_Mark_Complaint_County_of_Sacramento_California.pdf
