Frank v. Wilson & Co.

DUFFY, District Judge.

Plaintiffs make claim for alleged unpaid overtime compensation under Sec. 16(b) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, 52 Stat. 1060, 29 U.S.C.A. § 201 et seq., covering the period from July 15, 1941, to July 19, 1945. Judgment was entered in favor of 149 plaintiffs in the sum of $14,211.62, plus interest and costs, and $1,500 attorney’s fee. The amounts awarded ranged from $5.05 to Harry J. Schumacher to $168.53 for Alvin Arzig; thirty-three plaintiffs were awarded less than $50 each; sixty-nine less than $100 each. Defendant appeals from the judgment entered.

The trial court…