United States DC Circuit
Robinson-Smith v. Gov't. Employees Ins. Co., 08-7146
In a class action by insurance adjusters seeking overtime benefits under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), summary judgment for plaintiffs is reversed where the undisputed fact that the adjusters exercised "some discretion" meant that they were exempt from overtime pay as administrative employees under the FLSA.
Appellate Information
- Argued 10/15/2009
- Decided 01/05/2010
- Published 01/05/2010
Judges
- Before GINSBURG and HENDERSON, Circuit Judges, and WILLIAMS, Senior Circuit Judge.
Court
- United States DC Circuit
Counsel
- For Appellant:
- Eric Hemmendinger argued the cause for the appellant. Glen Donath and Bruce S. Harrison were on brief.
- For Appellees:
- Charles E. Tompkins argued the cause for the appellees. Thomas V. Urmy Jr., Todd Heyman, Robert Ditzion, Joseph M. Sellers and Jenny R. Yang were on brief. Michael D. Hausfeld entered an appearance.