Worker in US sues, saying he wasn’t paid overtime following ransomware attack

The lawsuit claims that because of the attack and resulting outage, Honda was unable to accurately track hours for its employees. — DARWIN LAGANZON/Pixabay

An Alabama Honda worker has filed suit against the automaker, claiming he wasn’t paid overtime following a ransomware attack on the company’s timekeeping system.

The suit, filed Monday in US District Court, seeks back pay with interest, damages, fees, and court costs, along with a class action status for other affected employees.