Published: July 01, 2026
Overview
Sharon McRee filed a lawsuit against HCA Healthcare-affiliated hospitals and facilities operating in North Carolina, alleging that the facilities engaged in improper wage practices affecting hourly, non-exempt employees. Specifically, the plaintiff claimed that the hospitals rounded employee time records, resulting in workers not being compensated for work performed before and after their shifts. Additionally, the lawsuit asserts that meal breaks were automatically deducted from paychecks regardless of whether employees actually took those breaks. These practices allegedly violated both the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and North Carolina’s wage and hour laws. The defendant hospitals deny all allegations and maintain they have consistently complied with applicable wage laws and compensated employees for all hours worked.
The parties have reached a settlement agreement that would resolve all claims in the case. The United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina has preliminarily approved the settlement. If you worked as an hourly, non-exempt employee at one of these HCA Healthcare-affiliated facilities in North Carolina between April 25, 2021, and July 27, 2025, you are eligible to participate. The court has scheduled a Final Approval Hearing for May 4, 2026, at which time the judge will decide whether to grant final approval to the settlement. Regarding your options, you may do nothing and automatically participate in the settlement.
If the court grants final approval on May 4, 2026, you will receive your calculated share of the settlement payment without taking any further action. By participating, you will release any right to pursue separate legal claims against the defendants based on the facts alleged in this case. Alternatively, you may request exclusion from the settlement, which means you will not receive any settlement funds but will retain the ability to pursue your own lawsuit against the defendants, subject to applicable statutes of limitations. You also have the right to object to the settlement if you believe it should not be approved by the court. Any written objections must be submitted before the Final Approval Hearing on May 4, 2026, and the court will consider them when deciding whether to approve the settlement.
Important Documents
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Official Settlement Website
For full details or to file a claim, visit:
https://www.nchospitalsettlement.com/