Adams v. Union Dime Sav. Bank

The plaintiffs were employed as elevator operators, firemen and in similar occupations in loft buildings owned by the defendant in the City of New York. They brought the present action to recover overtime compensation, liquidated damages and attorneys’ fees under Section 7(a)1 and Section 16(b)2 of the Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C.A. §§ 207(a), 216(b). Judge Burke, who conducted the trial in the District Court, held the defendant liable and directed judgment for the plaintiffs in the sum of $2,997.52, together with $800 counsel fees and costs. The defendant has appealed on the following…