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Why Yellow Corporation Is Fighting Now: Surprising Appeal for Dismissal of Case Against Teamsters
Yellow Corporation files an appeal against court rulings in its bankruptcy case, arguing Teamsters contributed to its downfall. Learn why they’re fighting back.
Yellow Corporation Fights Back
On August 12, 2024, Yellow Corporation, along with its related companies—YRC Inc., USF Holland LLC, New Penn Motor Express LLC, and USF Reddaway Inc.—filed an appeal. The company is challenging several court decisions made earlier this year as it deals with bankruptcy.
The Yellow Corporation Appeal Explained
Yellow Corporation has taken its appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. The company is unhappy with a ruling from March 25, 2024, that dismissed its case against the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and several Teamsters unions. Yellow is also contesting a decision from July 15, 2024, that denied their request to change the judgment and submit a new complaint.
Why Yellow Corporation Is Appealing
Yellow Corporation believes the Teamsters are partly to blame for its financial problems. The company says that actions taken by the union during contract talks made things difficult for them. Yellow argues that the union’s refusal to agree to certain changes made it hard for the company to run smoothly, which led to its bankruptcy. They feel the court’s decision to dismiss their case was unfair and are asking for these decisions to be looked at again.
Why This Matters
This legal fight is important because it ties directly to the issues that led to Yellow’s financial problems and bankruptcy. By appealing, Yellow is trying to overturn these decisions, even though they are facing major financial challenges.
What’s Next?
The result of this appeal could have a big effect on Yellow Corporation, its employees, and the people they owe money to. Yellow’s legal team, made up of lawyers from Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C., and Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP, is leading the case.
Impact on the Industry
As this case moves forward, it could influence not only Yellow Corporation but also the broader trucking industry and how companies and unions interact.