Spellman v. American Eagle Express, Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION

ROSEMARY M. COLLYER, District Judge.

Plaintiffs sued Defendant for alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), 29 U.S.C. § 201 et seq., and Maryland and District of Columbia wage payment laws. Defendant answered and counterclaimed against seven of the eleven named Plaintiffs seeking indemnification pursuant to the indemnification clause in the Transportation Brokerage Agreements executed by those Plaintiffs. Plaintiffs cry foul and move to dismiss the counterclaim [Dkt. # 16]. They argue that the counterclaim is preempted by the FLSA, is contrary to public…