Pratt v. Alaska Packers Ass'n

GOODMAN, District Judge.

This is a motion to dismiss 9 consolidated actions of a group of 49 similar actions commenced by plaintiffs under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 as amended,' 29 U.S.C.A. § 201 et seq.,.to recover alleged overtime compensation.

After pre-trial conference, the motion was submitted to the Court as a speaking motion1 2upon a statement of facts made by counsel on both sides. At least insofar as may be necessary for the determination of the motion, there is no dispute as to the facts and hence the causes may be determined as a matter of law upon the motion.

Plaintiffs…