Legal Opinion
Lanphear v. Tognelli
Supreme Court of Vermont
Decided November 22, 1991No. 90-210PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMorse, J.
Plaintiff brought suit against defendants, the owners and operators of a small 12-unit motel in Burlington, alleging violation of 21 V.S.A. § 384(a), Vermont’s minimum wage law. After a court trial, plaintiff recovered a $50 judgment. She appeals, claiming the court erred in not applying a Vermont Department of Labor and Industry regulation and in making no award of attorney’s fees. Defendants cross-appeal, claiming the court erred in doubling actual damages under 21 V.S.A. § 347. We reverse and remand for recomputation of damages.
The facts are not in dispute: On September 8,1984, plaintiff,…
2Cases cited3 opinions
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