Slavin v. Trachtenberg

Defendants move for summary judgment in an action brought by plaintiff, and other employees similarly situated, under subdivision (b) of section 16 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 [U. S. Code, tit. 29, § 216, subd. (b)]. The complaint seeks to recover moneys allegedly due for unpaid minimum wages and overtime compensation, together with an equivalent sum as liquidated damages, and a reasonable counsel fee. The contention of the defendants to the effect that the judgment entered in the United States District Court is a bar to the present action cannot be sustained. Under the statute,…