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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE DAVID M. WHITE; and XAVIER ALLMON, on behalf of themselves and all other similarly situated employees, v. Plaintiffs, REEDER CHEVROLET, INC.; QUINLAN MOTORS, INC.; and QUINLAN MOTORS, LLC, Defendants. Case No. 3:17-cv-00107 Jury Demanded COLLECTIVE ACTION COMPLAINT Plaintiffs, by and through counsel, on behalf of themselves and other current and former employees of Defendants, Reeder Chevrolet, Inc., Quinlan Motors, Inc., and Quinlan Motors, LLC (collectively, Reeder Chevrolet, who are similarly situated, aver as follows: Nature of Action 1. For at least three years preceding the filing of this action, Reeder Chevrolet has maintained a corporate policy of refusing to pay its lube technicians overtime compensation in violation of Section 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( FLSA, as amended, 29 U.S.C. 207(a. 2. Plaintiffs bring this action, pursuant to 29 U.S.C. 216(b, on behalf of themselves and other similarly situated employees for whom Reeder Chevrolet has willfully misclassified as exempt from overtime compensation and/or failed to properly pay overtime wages. Case 3:17-cv-00107 Document 1 Filed 03/24/17 Page 1 of 7 PageID #: 1

Jurisdiction and Venue 3. This Court has jurisdiction over Plaintiffs claims pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1331 and 29 U.S.C. 216(b. 4. Venue is proper in this judicial district pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1391(b(1 and (2, because Reeder Chevrolet is headquartered in this judicial district and a substantial part of the events or omissions giving rise to this action occurred in this judicial district. Parties 5. Defendant Reeder Chevrolet, Inc. is a Tennessee corporation with its principal place of business located at 4301 Clinton Highway, Knoxville, TN 37912-5625. Defendant may be served with process through its registered agent, James Quinlan, at the above address. 6. Defendant Quinlan Motors, Inc., is a Tennessee corporation with its principal place of business located at 4301 Clinton Highway, Knoxville, TN 37912-5625. Defendant may be served with process through its registered agent, James Quinlan, at the above address. 7. Defendant Quinlan Motors, LLC, is a Tennessee limited liability company with its principal place of business located at 4301 Clinton Highway, Knoxville, TN 37912-5625. Defendant may be served with process through its registered agent, James Quinlan, at the above address. 8. Defendants, individually and collectively, are employers within the meaning of the FLSA, 29 U.S.C. 203(d. 9. Defendants are an enterprise engaged in commerce or in the production of goods for commerce within the meaning of the FLSA, 29 U.S.C. 203(r and (s. 10. Plaintiffs are current and former employees of Reeder Chevrolet. 2 Case 3:17-cv-00107 Document 1 Filed 03/24/17 Page 2 of 7 PageID #: 2

11. Plaintiffs are employees within the meaning of the FLSA, 29 U.S.C. 203(e. 12. Written consents to join this collective action signed by Plaintiffs herein are attached hereto as Exhibit 1 (White and 2 (Allmon. Additional consents to join will be filed on behalf of other similarly situated employees. Facts 13. Defendants own and operate a GM/Chevrolet dealership, with a sales department, a finance department, a parts department, and a service department 14. Defendants service department employs only highly trained and certified mechanics, who perform warranty repairs and manufacturer-recommended maintenance on vehicles sold by the dealership. Upon information and belief, Defendant properly classifies these service department mechanics as exempt from the FLSA s overtime pay requirements. 15. However, in addition to the service department, and separate from it, Defendant also maintains what it calls a Quick Lube Center, which strictly performs maintenance work consisting of oil and oil filter changes and tire rotations. 16. The employees working in the Quick Lube Center are called Lube Technicians. 17. Defendants knowingly and willfully misclassify Lube Technicians as exempt from the FLSA s overtime pay requirements. 18. Upon information and belief, Defendants have employed upwards of 30 current and former full-time Lube Technicians over the past three years. 19. Defendants pay Lube Technicians on an hourly basis of around $11.00 per hour, but refuses to pay overtime wages. 20. Lube Technicians report to a Quick Lube Manager and are not within the same chain-of-command as Defendants service department Technicians. 3 Case 3:17-cv-00107 Document 1 Filed 03/24/17 Page 3 of 7 PageID #: 3

21. Lube Technicians are not allowed to perform any hands-on repairs or maintenance beyond rotating tires and performing oil and oil filter changes. 22. Further, when the Quick Lube Center is slow, and between customers, Defendant expects its Lube Technicians to be sweeping, stocking, mopping, and cleaning tools and other purely manual tasks. 23. Lube Technicians regularly work 50 hour-plus work weeks. 24. Plaintiff, David M. White, worked for Defendant as a Lube Technician from approximately May 18, 2015 to July 13, 2016. 25. Plaintiff, Xavier Allmon, worked for Defendant as a Lube Technician from approximately May 2015 to September 2016. 26. Over the course of their employment as Lube Technicians, Mr. White and Mr. Allmon, together with similarly situated employees, worked well in excess of 40 hours per week, and did not receive overtime compensation during their employment in violation of the FLSA s overtime pay requirements. Putative Class 27. Plaintiffs White and Allmon bring this action for violation of the FLSA as a collective action, pursuant to Section 16(b of the FLSA, 29 U.S.C. 216(b, on behalf of the following class: All individuals who are or will be employed by Reeder Chevrolet as Lube Technicians during the period beginning three years prior to the date of commencement of this action through the date of judgment in this action, and who were paid on either an hourly, and who did not receive all overtime compensation due for hours worked in excess of forty (40 per week. 28. Defendants are liable for their failure to pay Plaintiffs and members of the putative class for all hours worked and time and one-half for hours in excess of forty (40 at their regular rate. 4 Case 3:17-cv-00107 Document 1 Filed 03/24/17 Page 4 of 7 PageID #: 4

29. Plaintiffs and all similarly situated employees who elect to participate in this action seek unpaid compensation, and equal amount of liquated damages, and/or prejudgment interest, attorneys fees, and costs pursuant to 29 U.S.C. 216(b. Count I (Violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act 30. Plaintiffs incorporate by reference the allegations asserted in Paragraphs 1-29. 31. Reeder Chevrolet willfully violated the FLSA by misclassifying Plaintiffs as exempt employees, and a 3-year statute of limitations applies to such violations, pursuant to 29 U.S.C. 255. 32. At all relevant times, Reeder Chevrolet has been, and continues to be, an employer engaged in interstate commerce within the meaning of the FLSA, 29 U.S.C. 203. 33. At all relevant times, Reeder Chevrolet has employed, and continues to employ, employee[s], including the Plaintiffs, and each of the members of the prospective FLSA Class, that have been, and continue to be, engaged in interstate commerce within the meaning of the FLSA, 29 U.S.C. 203. 34. At all relevant times, Defendants had gross operating revenues in excess of $500,000. 35. Reeder Chevrolet has willfully and intentionally engaged in a widespread pattern and practice of violating provisions of the FLSA by misclassifying Plaintiffs and similarly situated employees as exempt employees, and thereby failing and refusing to pay them the hourly wage compensation as required by law and in accordance with 206 and 207 of the FLSA. 36. Plaintiffs and members of the proposed class are not employed in a bona fide 5 Case 3:17-cv-00107 Document 1 Filed 03/24/17 Page 5 of 7 PageID #: 5

executive, administrative, or a professional capacity pursuant to 29 U.S.C. 213(a(1 and corresponding regulations. 37. Plaintiffs and members of the proposed class are not subject to any other exemptions set forth in the FLSA or regulations. 38. As a result of Reeder Chevrolet s violations of the FLSA, Plaintiffs, as well as all others similarly situated, have suffered damages by being denied overtime wages in accordance with 206 and 207 of the FLSA. 39. Reeder Chevrolet has not made a good faith effort to comply with the FLSA with respect to its compensation of Plaintiffs and other similarly situated present and former employees. 40. As a result of Reeder Chevrolet s unlawful acts, Plaintiffs and all similarly situated current and former employees have been deprived of overtime compensation in amounts to be determined at trial, and are entitled to recovery of such amounts, liquidated damages, prejudgment interests, attorneys fees, costs, and other compensation pursuant to 216(b of the FLSA. Prayer for Relief WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs, and all those similarly situated, collectively request that this Court: 1. Issue an Order certifying this action as a collective action under the FLSA and designate the above Plaintiffs as representatives of all those similarly situated under the FLSA collective action; 2. At the earliest possible time, issue notice of this collective action, or allow Plaintiffs to do so, to all persons who have at any time since the three years immediately preceding the filing of this suit, up through and including the date of this Court s issuance 6 Case 3:17-cv-00107 Document 1 Filed 03/24/17 Page 6 of 7 PageID #: 6

of court-supervised notice, been employed by Reeder Chevrolet. Such notice shall inform them that this civil action has been filed, of the nature of the action, and of their right to join this lawsuit if they believe they were denied proper wages. 3. Award Plaintiffs and all those similarly situated actual damages for unpaid wages and liquidated damages equal in amount to the unpaid compensation found due to Plaintiffs and the class as provided by the FLSA, 29 U.S.C. 216(b. 4. Award Plaintiffs and all those similarly situated pre- and post-judgment interest at the statutory rate as provided by the FLSA, U.S.C. 216(b. 5. Award Plaintiffs and all those similarly situated attorneys fees, costs, and disbursements as provided by the FLSA, 29 U.S.C. 216(b. 6. Award Plaintiffs and all those similarly situated further legal and equitable relief as this Court deems necessary, just, and proper. Jury Demanded Plaintiffs hereby demand a trial by jury on all issues so triable. Respectfully submitted, COLLINS & DOOLAN, PLLC 422 S. Gay St., Suite 301 Knoxville, TN 37902 (865 247-0434 richard@collinsdoolan.com Attorneys for Plaintiffs /s/richard E. Collins Richard Everett Collins (TN Bar # 024368 7 Case 3:17-cv-00107 Document 1 Filed 03/24/17 Page 7 of 7 PageID #: 7

CONSENT TO JOIN LAWSUIT I hereby give written consent under section 216(b of the Fair Labor Standards Act to become a party plaintiff and to join the collective action lawsuit filed against (or contemplated to be filed against Reeder Chevrolet, specifically Quinlan Motors, Inc. d/b/a Reeder Chevrolet, including its agents and owners, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee. I agree that Plaintiffs' attorney Richard E. Collins will represent my interests in this case. Furthermor, I (please check one box tedo give do not give the class representatives, David M. White and Xavier M. Allmon, agency authority to make decisions on my behalf concerning the method and manner of conducting this litigation, the entering of an agreement with counsel concerning attorneys' fees and costs, and all other matters pertaining to this lawsuit. I agree to keep Plaintiffs' counsel informed as to my correct mailing address and telephone number. Signature 4 alrdoto Full Name: DO u inci4-1-ket4 Uhl'h Phone: 6Cos-2 42-fr--5 &67 Address: ca9-0 R o a# Novelai E-Mail: 7o.,:9e4Arle3 o yficf.. eoni Please return this signed form to: ut 3 rrti 4 17v 3 772 Collins & Doolan, PLLC 422 S. Gay Street, Suite 301 Knoxville, TN 37902 Case 3:17-cv-00107 Document 1-1 Filed 03/24/17 Page 1 of 1 PagelD 8

CONSENT TO JOIN LAWSUIT I hereby give written consent under section 216(b of the Fair Labor Standards Act to become a party plaintiff and to join the collective action lawsuit filed against (or contemplated to be filed against Reeder Chevrolet, specifically Quinlan Motors, Inc. d/b/a Reeder Chevrolet, including its agents and owners, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee. I agree that Plaintiffs' attorney Richard E. Collins will represent my interests in this case. Furthermore, I lease check one box do give [1 do not give the class representatives, David M. White and Xavier M. Allmon, agency authority to make decisions on my behalf concerning the method and manner of conducting this litigation, the entering of an agreement with counsel concerning attorneys' fees and costs, and all other matters pertaining to this lawsuit. I agree to keep Plaintiffs' counsel informed as to my correct mailing address and telephone number. ignature Date 625/ Li Full Name: Nati; er. An Phone: Address: 02(4 c4 1 s (2, E-Mail: XV r64.wo" (1l4 h 649s.- Please return this signed form to: Collins & Doolan, PLLC 422 S. Gay Street, Suite 301 Knoxville, TN 37902 Case 3:17-cv-00107 Document 1-2 Filed 03/24/17 Page 1 of 1 PagelD 9

JS 44 (Rev. 0 /16 CIVIL COVER SHEET The JS 44 civil cover sheet and the information contained herein neither replace nor supplement the filing and service of pleadings or other papers as required by law, except as provided by local rules of court. This form, approved by the Judicial Conference of the United States in September 1974, is required for the use of the Clerk of Court for the purpose of initiating the civil docket sheet. (SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON NEXT PAGE OF THIS FORM. I. (a PLAINTIFFS DEFENDANTS DAVID M. WHITE and XAVIER ALLMON, on behalf of themselves and REEDER CHEVROLET, INC.; QUINLAN MOTORS, INC.; and other similarly situated employees QUINLAN MOTORS, LLC (b County of Residence of First Listed Plaintiff (EXCEPT IN U.S. PLAINTIFF CASES County of Residence of First Listed Defendant (IN U.S. PLAINTIFF CASES ONLY NOTE: IN LAND CONDEMNATION CASES, USE THE LOCATION OF THE TRACT OF LAND INVOLVED. (c Attorneys (Firm Name, Address, and Telephone Number Attorneys (If Known Richard E. Collins, Collins & Doolan, PLLC, 422 S. Gay Street, Suite 301, Knoxville, TN 37902, (865 409-4416, richard@collinsdoolan.com II. BASIS OF JURISDICTION (Place an X in One Box Only III. CITIZENSHIP OF PRINCIPAL PARTIES (Place an X in One Box for Plaintiff (For Diversity Cases Only and One Box for Defendant 1 U.S. Government 3 Federal Question PTF DEF PTF DEF Plaintiff (U.S. Government Not a Party Citizen of This State 1 1 Incorporated or Principal Place 4 4 of Business In This State 2 U.S. Government 4 Diversity Citizen of Another State 2 2 Incorporated and Principal Place 5 5 Defendant (Indicate Citizenship of Parties in Item III of Business In Another State Citizen or Subject of a 3 3 Foreign Nation 6 6 Foreign Country IV. NATURE OF SUIT (Place an X in One Box Only CONTRACT TORTS FORFEITURE/PENALTY BANKRUPTCY OTHER STATUTES 110 Insurance PERSONAL INJURY PERSONAL INJURY 625 Drug Related Seizure 422 Appeal 28 USC 158 375 False Claims Act 120 Marine 310 Airplane 365 Personal Injury - of Property 21 USC 881 423 Withdrawal 376 Qui Tam (31 USC 130 Miller Act 315 Airplane Product Product Liability 690 Other 28 USC 157 3729(a 140 Negotiable Instrument Liability 367 Health Care/ 400 State Reapportionment 150 Recovery of Overpayment 320 Assault, Libel & Pharmaceutical PROPERTY RIGHTS 410 Antitrust & Enforcement of Judgment Slander Personal Injury 820 Copyrights 430 Banks and Banking 151 Medicare Act 330 Federal Employers Product Liability 830 Patent 450 Commerce 152 Recovery of Defaulted Liability 368 Asbestos Personal 840 Trademark 460 Deportation Student Loans 340 Marine Injury Product 470 Racketeer Influenced and (Excludes Veterans 345 Marine Product Liability LABOR SOCIAL SECURITY Corrupt Organizations 153 Recovery of Overpayment Liability PERSONAL PROPERTY 710 Fair Labor Standards 861 HIA (1395ff 480 Consumer Credit of Veteran s Benefits 350 Motor Vehicle 370 Other Fraud Act 862 Black Lung (923 490 Cable/Sat TV 160 Stockholders Suits 355 Motor Vehicle 371 Truth in Lending 720 Labor/Management 863 DIWC/DIWW (405(g 850 Securities/Commodities/ 190 Other Contract Product Liability 380 Other Personal Relations 864 SSID Title XVI Exchange 195 Contract Product Liability 360 Other Personal Property Damage 740 Railway Labor Act 865 RSI (405(g 890 Other Statutory Actions 196 Franchise Injury 385 Property Damage 751 Family and Medical 891 Agricultural Acts 362 Personal Injury - Product Liability Leave Act 893 Environmental Matters Medical Malpractice 790 Other Labor Litigation 895 Freedom of Information REAL PROPERTY CIVIL RIGHTS PRISONER PETITIONS 791 Employee Retirement FEDERAL TAX SUITS Act 210 Land Condemnation 440 Other Civil Rights Habeas Corpus: Income Security Act 870 Taxes (U.S. Plaintiff 896 Arbitration 220 Foreclosure 441 Voting 463 Alien Detainee or Defendant 899 Administrative Procedure 230 Rent Lease & Ejectment 442 Employment 510 Motions to Vacate 871 IRS Third Party Act/Review or Appeal of 240 Torts to Land 443 Housing/ Sentence 26 USC 7609 Agency Decision 245 Tort Product Liability Accommodations 530 General 950 Constitutionality of 290 All Other Real Property 445 Amer. w/disabilities - 535 Death Penalty IMMIGRATION State Statutes Employment Other: 462 Naturalization Application 446 Amer. w/disabilities - 540 Mandamus & Other 465 Other Immigration Other 550 Civil Rights Actions 448 Education 555 Prison Condition 560 Civil Detainee - Conditions of Confinement V. ORIGIN (Place an X in One Box Only 1 Original 2 Removed from Proceeding State Court VI. CAUSE OF ACTION VII. REQUESTED IN COMPLAINT: VIII. RELATED CASE(S IF ANY DATE FOR OFFICE USE ONLY 3 Remanded from 4 Reinstated or 5 Transferred from 6 Appellate Court Reopened Another District (specify Cite the U.S. Civil Statute under which you are filing (Do not cite jurisdictional statutes unless diversity: 29 U.S.C. 207(a Brief description of cause: Collective Action - Violations of FLSA Overtime Provisions CHECK IF THIS IS A CLASS ACTION DEMAND $ UNDER RULE 23, F.R.Cv.P. (See instructions: JUDGE SIGNATURE OF ATTORNEY OF RECORD 03/24/2017 /s/richard E. Collins Multidistrict Litigation - Transfer 8 Multidistrict Litigation - Direct File CHECK YES only if demanded in complaint: JURY DEMAND: Yes No DOCKET NUMBER Case 3:17-cv-00107 Document 1-3 Filed 03/24/17 Page 1 of 2 PageID #: 10 RECEIPT # AMOUNT APPLYING IFP JUDGE MAG. JUDGE

JS 44 Reverse (Rev. 0 /16 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTORNEYS COMPLETING CIVIL COVER SHEET FORM JS 44 Authority For Civil Cover Sheet The JS 44 civil cover sheet and the information contained herein neither replaces nor supplements the filings and service of pleading or other papers as required by law, except as provided by local rules of court. This form, approved by the Judicial Conference of the United States in September 1974, is required for the use of the Clerk of Court for the purpose of initiating the civil docket sheet. Consequently, a civil cover sheet is submitted to the Clerk of Court for each civil complaint filed. The attorney filing a case should complete the form as follows: I.(a (b (c II. III. IV. Plaintiffs-Defendants. Enter names (last, first, middle initial of plaintiff and defendant. If the plaintiff or defendant is a government agency, use only the full name or standard abbreviations. If the plaintiff or defendant is an official within a government agency, identify first the agency and then the official, giving both name and title. County of Residence. For each civil case filed, except U.S. plaintiff cases, enter the name of the county where the first listed plaintiff resides at the time of filing. In U.S. plaintiff cases, enter the name of the county in which the first listed defendant resides at the time of filing. (NOTE: In land condemnation cases, the county of residence of the "defendant" is the location of the tract of land involved. Attorneys. Enter the firm name, address, telephone number, and attorney of record. If there are several attorneys, list them on an attachment, noting in this section "(see attachment". Jurisdiction. The basis of jurisdiction is set forth under Rule 8(a, F.R.Cv.P., which requires that jurisdictions be shown in pleadings. Place an "X" in one of the boxes. If there is more than one basis of jurisdiction, precedence is given in the order shown below. United States plaintiff. (1 Jurisdiction based on 28 U.S.C. 1345 and 1348. Suits by agencies and officers of the United States are included here. United States defendant. (2 When the plaintiff is suing the United States, its officers or agencies, place an "X" in this box. Federal question. (3 This refers to suits under 28 U.S.C. 1331, where jurisdiction arises under the Constitution of the United States, an amendment to the Constitution, an act of Congress or a treaty of the United States. In cases where the U.S. is a party, the U.S. plaintiff or defendant code takes precedence, and box 1 or 2 should be marked. Diversity of citizenship. (4 This refers to suits under 28 U.S.C. 1332, where parties are citizens of different states. When Box 4 is checked, the citizenship of the different parties must be checked. (See Section III below; NOTE: federal question actions take precedence over diversity cases. Residence (citizenship of Principal Parties. This section of the JS 44 is to be completed if diversity of citizenship was indicated above. Mark this section for each principal party. V. Origin. Place an "X" in one of the seven boxes. Original Proceedings. (1 Cases which originate in the United States district courts. Removed from State Court. (2 Proceedings initiated in state courts may be removed to the district courts under Title 28 U.S.C., Section 1441. When the petition for removal is granted, check this box. Remanded from Appellate Court. (3 Check this box for cases remanded to the district court for further action. Use the date of remand as the filing date. Reinstated or Reopened. (4 Check this box for cases reinstated or reopened in the district court. Use the reopening date as the filing date. Transferred from Another District. (5 For cases transferred under Title 28 U.S.C. Section 1404(a. Do not use this for within district transfers or multidistrict litigation transfers. Multidistrict Litigation Transfer. (6 Check this box when a multidistrict case is transferred into the district under authority of Title 28 U.S.C. Section 1407. Multidistrict Litigation Direct File. (8 Check this box when a multidistrict case is filed in the same district as the Master MDL docket. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NOT AN ORIGIN CODE 7. Origin Code 7 was used for historical records and is no longer relevant due to changes in statue. VI. VII. VIII. Cause of Action. Report the civil statute directly related to the cause of action and give a brief description of the cause. Do not cite jurisdictional statutes unless diversity. Example: U.S. Civil Statute: 47 USC 553 Brief Description: Unauthorized reception of cable service Requested in Complaint. Class Action. Place an "X" in this box if you are filing a class action under Rule 23, F.R.Cv.P. Demand. In this space enter the actual dollar amount being demanded or indicate other demand, such as a preliminary injunction. Jury Demand. Check the appropriate box to indicate whether or not a jury is being demanded. Related Cases. This section of the JS 44 is used to reference related pending cases, if any. If there are related pending cases, insert the docket numbers and the corresponding judge names for such cases. Date and Attorney Signature. Date and sign the civil cover sheet. Case 3:17-cv-00107 Document 1-3 Filed 03/24/17 Page 2 of 2 PageID #: 11

AO 440 (Rev. 06/12 Summons in a Civil Action UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT for the Eastern District of of Tennessee DAVID M. WHITE; XAVIER ALLMON, on behalf of themselves and other similarly situated employees, Plaintiff(s v. Civil Action No. REEDER CHEVROLET, INC.; QUINLAN MOTORS, INC.; and QUINLAN MOTORS, LLC Defendant(s 3:17-cv-00107 To: (Defendant s name and address SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION REEDER CHEVROLET, INC. c/o James Quinlan 4301 Clinton Highway Knoxville, TN 37912-5625 A lawsuit has been filed against you. Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it or 60 days if you are the United States or a United States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 (a(2 or (3 you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff s attorney, whose name and address are: Richard E. Collins, Collins & Doolan, PLLC, 422 S. Gay Street, Suite 301, Knoxville, TN 37902, (865 409-4416, richard@collinsdoolan.com If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. You also must file your answer or motion with the court. CLERK OF COURT Date: Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk Case 3:17-cv-00107 Document 1-4 Filed 03/24/17 Page 1 of 2 PageID #: 12

AO 440 (Rev. 06/12 Summons in a Civil Action (Page 2 Civil Action No. 3:17-cv-00107 PROOF OF SERVICE (This section should not be filed with the court unless required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 (l This summons for (name of individual and title, if any was received by me on (date. I personally served the summons on the individual at (place on (date ; or I left the summons at the individual s residence or usual place of abode with (name, a person of suitable age and discretion who resides there, on (date, and mailed a copy to the individual s last known address; or I served the summons on (name of individual designated by law to accept service of process on behalf of (name of organization on (date I returned the summons unexecuted because ; or, who is ; or Other (specify:. My fees are $ for travel and $ for services, for a total of $ 0.00. I declare under penalty of perjury that this information is true. Date: Server s signature Printed name and title Server s address Additional information regarding attempted service, etc: Case 3:17-cv-00107 Document 1-4 Filed 03/24/17 Page 2 of 2 PageID #: 13

AO 440 (Rev. 06/12 Summons in a Civil Action UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT for the Eastern District of of Tennessee DAVID M. WHITE; XAVIER ALLMON, on behalf of themselves and other similarly situated employees, Plaintiff(s v. Civil Action No. REEDER CHEVROLET, INC.; QUINLAN MOTORS, INC.; and QUINLAN MOTORS, LLC Defendant(s 3:17-cv-00107 To: (Defendant s name and address SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION QUINLAN MOTORS, INC. c/o James Quinlan 4301 Clinton Highway Knoxville, TN 37912-5625 A lawsuit has been filed against you. Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it or 60 days if you are the United States or a United States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 (a(2 or (3 you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff s attorney, whose name and address are: Richard E. Collins, Collins & Doolan, PLLC, 422 S. Gay Street, Suite 301, Knoxville, TN 37902, (865 409-4416, richard@collinsdoolan.com If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. You also must file your answer or motion with the court. CLERK OF COURT Date: Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk Case 3:17-cv-00107 Document 1-5 Filed 03/24/17 Page 1 of 2 PageID #: 14

AO 440 (Rev. 06/12 Summons in a Civil Action (Page 2 Civil Action No. 3:17-cv-00107 PROOF OF SERVICE (This section should not be filed with the court unless required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 (l This summons for (name of individual and title, if any was received by me on (date. I personally served the summons on the individual at (place on (date ; or I left the summons at the individual s residence or usual place of abode with (name, a person of suitable age and discretion who resides there, on (date, and mailed a copy to the individual s last known address; or I served the summons on (name of individual designated by law to accept service of process on behalf of (name of organization on (date I returned the summons unexecuted because ; or, who is ; or Other (specify:. My fees are $ for travel and $ for services, for a total of $ 0.00. I declare under penalty of perjury that this information is true. Date: Server s signature Printed name and title Server s address Additional information regarding attempted service, etc: Case 3:17-cv-00107 Document 1-5 Filed 03/24/17 Page 2 of 2 PageID #: 15

AO 440 (Rev. 06/12 Summons in a Civil Action UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT for the Eastern District of of Tennessee DAVID M. WHITE; XAVIER ALLMON, on behalf of themselves and other similarly situated employees, Plaintiff(s v. Civil Action No. REEDER CHEVROLET, INC.; QUINLAN MOTORS, INC.; and QUINLAN MOTORS, LLC Defendant(s 3:17-cv-00107 To: (Defendant s name and address SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION QUINLAN MOTORS, LLC c/o James Quinlan 4301 Clinton Highway Knoxville, TN 37912-5625 A lawsuit has been filed against you. Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it or 60 days if you are the United States or a United States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 (a(2 or (3 you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiff s attorney, whose name and address are: Richard E. Collins, Collins & Doolan, PLLC, 422 S. Gay Street, Suite 301, Knoxville, TN 37902, (865 409-4416, richard@collinsdoolan.com If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. You also must file your answer or motion with the court. CLERK OF COURT Date: Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk Case 3:17-cv-00107 Document 1-6 Filed 03/24/17 Page 1 of 2 PageID #: 16

AO 440 (Rev. 06/12 Summons in a Civil Action (Page 2 Civil Action No. 3:17-cv-00107 PROOF OF SERVICE (This section should not be filed with the court unless required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 (l This summons for (name of individual and title, if any was received by me on (date. I personally served the summons on the individual at (place on (date ; or I left the summons at the individual s residence or usual place of abode with (name, a person of suitable age and discretion who resides there, on (date, and mailed a copy to the individual s last known address; or I served the summons on (name of individual designated by law to accept service of process on behalf of (name of organization on (date I returned the summons unexecuted because ; or, who is ; or Other (specify:. My fees are $ for travel and $ for services, for a total of $ 0.00. I declare under penalty of perjury that this information is true. Date: Server s signature Printed name and title Server s address Additional information regarding attempted service, etc: Case 3:17-cv-00107 Document 1-6 Filed 03/24/17 Page 2 of 2 PageID #: 17

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