Rome News-Tribune
Georgia -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to intervene in a class-action racketeering lawsuit filed against Calhoun-based Mohawk Industries.
The decision returns the case for trial in U.S. District Court, Rome, where the suit was filed in January 2004.
Four hourly employees are accusing the carpet and floor-covering company of hiring illegal immigrants in an effort to drive down wages for its legal workers.
They are asking the court to stop the alleged illegal-hiring practice and to award triple damages under the federal and state Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations acts.
Posted by tyne at February 28, 2007