Three of seven trucking firms settle with Pilot Flying J
LEXINGTON, KY- Three trucking companies suing Pilot Flying J over claims that the truckstop chain cheated them out of fuel rebates, have agreed to a settlement, according to media reports.
Details of the settlement were not disclosed, but the parties have until April 10, 2015 to consummate the settlement, or they may proceed with the case in court.
That leaves four trucking companies to continue the consolidated civil lawsuit in federal court.
In February, a judge ruled that several trucking companies could proceed with claims that Pilot Flying J cheated them out of the rebates, but also dismissed several other cases.
Cleveland Browns owner and Pilot Flying J CEO Jimmy Haslam has said he had no knowledge of the scheme and has not been charged with any crime. Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam holds an undisclosed ownership share in the company but has said he is not involved in Pilot’s day-to-day operations.
Ten former employees have pleaded guilty to some form of wire or mail fraud since federal agents raided Pilot’s Tennessee headquarters in April 2013.
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