By Kate Brumback
The Associated Press
ATLANTA — One of the world’s largest carpet makers has agreed to an $18 million settlement with employees who claimed the company hired illegal immigrants in an effort to reduce wages.
U.S. District Court Judge Harold Murphy on Monday granted a motion by employees of Mohawk Industries Inc. to preliminarily approve the settlement and certify the class, effectively putting an end to six years of legal wrangling.
“We are very pleased with the settlement,” said Howard Foster, a lawyer for the employees.