Misclassification lawsuit says company violated anti-racketeering law (Reuters)

A lawsuit against FedEx claims the company violated US anti-racketeering law, Reuters reported. The suit was filed by a shipper seeking to be an employee rather than an independent contractor. It appears to be the first case where a FedEx ground contractor has sued the firm under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. One attorney said this case was set up as a fraud claim to avoid arbitration. FedEx told Reuters that it would vigorously defend itself in the lawsuit.