2/25/14 - After Liquid Manufacturing shut down last week, some of its former employees are seeking legal action to get paid for their last paychecks. On Wednesday, the building and property of the Green Oak beverage producer were foreclosed and sold at auction for $3.25 million. Former employees report that they were assured that everything was fine until two days after the foreclosure, when they were laid off unexpectedly in the middle of the day. They say the layoff came in the middle of a pay period, but that former owner Peter Paisley told them the new owners of the building were responsible for getting the employees their final paychecks. Jessica Balden, who previously worked in the plantâs quality control department, says she is owed in excess of $1,000. She joined some other former employees in visiting the plant yesterday seeking reimbursement, but to no avail. She tells WHMI she and some other former employees are now seeking legal action. Balden says she gave her information and statement to a law firm, and expects them to get back with her this week as to whether she has a case. Any other former employees of Liquid Manufacturing interested in joining the potential lawsuit can contact Balden at j.balden@yahoo.com. Additionally, two informational meetings will be held early next month by Michigan Works to explain the services offered free of charge at the organizationâs Service Center. These include job placement assistance, training, career counseling, and filing for unemployment. Those meetings will be held at the service center on March 4th and 5th. (TD)
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