Castro v. Lykes Lines Agency, Inc.

RUIZ-NAZARIO, District Judge.

These actions, consolidated for trial of the issue of coverage only, are for the recovery of unpaid overtime compensation under Act 379, May 15, 1948 of the Legislature of Puerto Rico. 29 L.P.R.A. Sections 271-299.

All of the plaintiffs, except five, worked as foremen of loading and unloading operations of defendants’ ships at the Port of San Juan during the period covered by the complaint. Five worked during said period as head foremen for Bull Insular Line Inc. at different terminals in San Juan.

Defendants contend that plaintiffs under the regulations approved…