Hatcher v. Smith

Thirty-three firemen, who were on vacation during a five day firemen’s strike in Gary, Indiana, did not receive a week of their vacation pay after the strike had ended. Other firemen, who did not work during the strike, were paid. The thirty-three firemen brought a class action to recover their vacation pay against the Appellants, who shall hereafter be referred to as the “City.” The trial court found inter alia that the “City” arbitrarily deducted wages from the vacationing firemen and rendered a judgment for $17,437.50. The “City” brings this appeal and contends inter alia:(1) That the…