About the Lawsuit
This lawsuit concerns claims that Spectrum Security Services (“Spectrum”) failed to provide detention officers and security officers with legally required meal periods and rest breaks under California law.
From June 4, 2004, to February 28, 2011, Spectrum required officers responsible for transporting and guarding federal prisoners and detainees to remain on duty throughout their shifts. As a result, the lawsuit alleges that officers were not authorized and permitted to take duty-free rest breaks as required by California law, which requires employers to relieve employees of all duty during rest breaks, including refraining from requiring employees to carry communication devices, such as radios or cell phones, so they may be contacted during their breaks.
The Los Angeles Superior Court has certified the rest-break claim as a class action. The class consists of detention officers and security officers employed by Spectrum between June 4, 2004, and February 28, 2011. The case is scheduled for trial on October 5, 2026.
The attorneys representing the class are interested in hearing from current and former Spectrum officers who worked during this time period. If you worked for Spectrum Security Services as a detention officer or security officer in California at any time between June 4, 2004, and February 28, 2011, you may be a member of the certified class, and your rights may be affected by this lawsuit.
About the Lawyers
Rosen Marsili Rapp LLP (“RMR”) has extensive experience litigating wage-and-hour class actions throughout California. RMR has represented Spectrum Security officers in this litigation since the case was filed in 2007. Over the course of nearly two decades, RMR has successfully prosecuted the meal-period claim through a trial and multiple appeals. Although the litigation has been ongoing for many years, RMR’s commitment to the officers affected by Spectrum’s policies remains unchanged.
The certified rest-break claim remains active and is scheduled for trial on October 5, 2026. RMR is interested in hearing from current and former Spectrum detention officers and security officers who worked in California between June 4, 2004, and February 28, 2011. Information regarding work assignments, communications requirements, and rest-break practices may assist in the prosecution of the rest-break claim.
Communications with our office are confidential. RMR welcomes the opportunity to answer questions and hear from officers whose experiences may help bring this long-running case to a successful conclusion.