Legal Opinion

Beard v. District of Columbia Housing Authority

District Court, District of Columbia

Decided November 4, 2008No. Civil Action 08-202 (RWR)PublishedCited by 19 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

RICHARD W. ROBERTS, District Judge.

Plaintiff Dalerie Beard brings this action against her previous employer, defendant District of Columbia Housing Authority (“DCHA”), for unpaid wages, overtime wages and benefits payments purportedly due to her under the Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C. §§ 201 et seq. (“FLSA” or “the Act”). DCHA moves to dismiss or for summary judgment, arguing that Beard’s claims are barred by a prior accord and satisfaction. Beard opposes, asserting that the doctrine of accord and satisfaction does not apply to claims for unpaid wages,…

2Cases cited17 opinions

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  3. Barrentine v. Arkansas-Best Freight System, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1981
  4. Arrington, Derreck v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 2006
  5. Wiley v. GlassmanCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 2007

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3Cited by19 opinions

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