Signet Construction Lawsuit

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO JOIN LAWSUIT

If you worked on agricultural construction projects in Wisconsin for Signet Builders, Inc., Signet Construction, LLC, Signet Construction, Inc., and/or Northridge Construction, Inc. sometime during the period on or after January 2019 you may have a right to join this lawsuit.

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What Is This Lawsuit About?

This lawsuit was filed by Plaintiff Jose Ageo Luna Vanegas, an H-2A worker who received an H-2A visa to work for Signet Builders, Inc. in 2018 and 2019. Another worker, Jose Luis Garcia Gonzalez, who received an H-2A visa to work for Signet Builders, Inc. in 2019 joined Mr. Luna Vanegas as a Plaintiff in the case. Mr. Garcia’s daughter, who is executor of his estate has now been substituted for Mr. Garcia. The case is brought against Signet Builders, Inc., Signet Construction, LLC, Signet Construction, Inc., and Northridge Construction, Inc., four related companies that constructed buildings on farms. For convenience, these four companies are referred to as the "Signet Defendants" in this Notice. The lawsuit is filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin and is titled Luna Vanegas, et al. v. Signet Builders, Inc., et al., No. 3:21-54-jdp.

Plaintiffs' lawsuit alleges that the Signet Defendants illegally failed to pay workers overtime (pay of 1 1/2 times a worker's regular rate) for each hour they worked over 40 hours in a work week. For example, Plaintiffs contend that a worker with a pay rate of

$14.00 per hour who worked 45 hours in a week should have been paid $21/hour ($14 +

$7) for each of the 5 hours worked beyond 40 instead of only $14/hour. Plaintiffs’ lawsuit asks the Court to award them their unpaid overtime wages and additional money equal to the amount of unpaid wages owed. Plaintiffs’ lawsuit also asks the Court to order the Signet Defendants to pay Plaintiffs’ costs in the lawsuit and their reasonable attorneys’ fees.

Defendants deny that they owe any money because they claim that the workers were not entitled to overtime under the law.

The Court has not yet decided whether Plaintiffs’ claim is valid or not.

Who Is Included in the Lawsuit?

All H-2A workers who worked on agricultural construction projects in Wisconsin for Signet Builders, Inc., Signet Construction, LLC, Signet Construction, Inc., and/or Northridge Construction, Inc., as well as all hourly-paid, non-managerial U.S. workers who provided manual labor on agricultural construction projects in Wisconsin for Signet Builders, Inc., Signet Construction, LLC, Signet Construction, Inc., and/or Northridge Construction, Inc., at any time on or after January 2019. 

What Are My Choices? 

If you believe that you worked more than 40 hours a week in any work week while working on farms for one or more of the Signet Defendants you have the right to join this lawsuit and claim your unpaid overtime wages.

You also have the right not to join the lawsuit if you do not want to or file your own lawsuit.

How Do I Join the Lawsuit?

If you wish to join this lawsuit and participate in any recovery that may result from it, you must read, sign and return the attached "CONSENT TO SUE FORM" by Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Please complete the form with as much of your contact information as possible and return the signed form by one of the following methods. You can return the signed form in any of the following ways: (1) you can send a clear photograph or image of the signed form via WhatsApp to +1 956-206-8991; (2) you can send a copy of the signed form by email to signetlawsuit@martinbonnett.com; (3) you can send a copy of the signed form by fax from Mexico to 001-602-240-2345 or by fax from the United States to +1 602-240-2345; or (4) by mailing the form to Martin & Bonnett at:

Martin & Bonnett

4647 N. 32nd St., Suite 185

Phoenix, AZ 85018

If you wish to join the lawsuit you should send the Consent to Sue Form as soon as possible because the time limit for filing your claim will continue to run out until you return your form to us so we can file it with the Court.

If you have any questions about filling out or sending in the Consent to Join Form you may contact Plaintiffs’ lawyers by phone or text at +1 956-206-8991 (WhatsApp) or from Mexico at 001-602-240-6900 or by email at signetlawsuit@martinbonnett.com

What Happens If I Join the Lawsuit?

If you choose to join the lawsuit you will be bound by the Court’s decision regarding the lawsuit whether it is favorable to the workers or unfavorable. Being bound by the Court's decision means that if Plaintiffs win or the Court approves a settlement, you will receive your share of the money. If Plaintiffs lose, you will receive nothing and your claim will be terminated.

If you choose to join the lawsuit the lawyers listed above will represent you. These lawyers are representing the Plaintiffs, and will represent you, free of charge which means you will not have to pay anything to the attorneys whether the case is successful or not. If the case is successful, the Court can order the Signet Defendants to pay the reasonable costs and attorneys’ fees of your lawyers. You have the right to hire your own lawyer if you want.

What Happens If I Do Not Join the Lawsuit?

You have the right to do nothing and not return the Consent to Join Form. If you do nothing, you will NOT become a part of this suit. If you choose not to join the lawsuit and do not send in the Consent to Join Form, you will not be affected by the Court's decision whether favorable to the workers or unfavorable. You will not be entitled to share in any money recovered by the workers if the lawsuit is successful or if there is a settlement.

You will be free to file your own lawsuit, but you should be aware that the statute of limitations will continue to run on your claim until you either file the Consent to Join Form or file your own lawsuit. The federal overtime law says that claims for unpaid wages ordinarily must be filed by two years from the date the wages were due. If you worked for the Signet Defendants in 2019 or after and wish to join the lawsuit, you should return the form as soon as possible to avoid losing claims for unpaid wages. If you decide not to join this lawsuit, these same time limits will apply on any claims you bring in a separate suit.

Retaliation Prohibited

The law prohibits anyone, including the Signet Defendants, from discriminating or retaliating against you for joining this lawsuit or because you have exercised your rights to claim overtime. The Signet Defendants cannot deny you work due to your participation in this lawsuit.

Your participation in this lawsuit also should not affect whether you receive a visa to return to work for these or other employers.

If you believe that you have been threatened, punished, warned, or retaliated against

for discussing or joining this lawsuit, you can call the Plaintiffs’ lawyers listed above.

How Do I Get More Information?

If you have questions about the lawsuit or anything in this Notice you may contact Martin & Bonnett by phone at (602) 240-6900 or from Mexico at 001-602- 240-6900 or by email at signetlawsuit@martinbonnett.com. You may also call Roman Ramos who works with Attorney Edward Tuddenham by What’s App at +1 956-206-8991. Our paralegal and attorney speaks Spanish. Martin & Bonnett can also schedule phone appointments during the evening or weekend. You should not contact us while you are working. You also have the right to consult with another attorney about whether to join this lawsuit.