Miller v. Blumenthal Mills, Inc.

ANDERSON, J.:

This appeal arises from the trial court’s grant of summary judgment to the employer in a case brought by employees pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act for unpaid overtime wages. We affirm in result as to Ernest Miller. We reverse and remand as to Patricia Miller.

FACTUAL/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Blumenthal Mills, Inc., is a textile manufacturer located in Marion, South Carolina. Patricia Miller (Patricia) is employed by Blumenthal. Ernest Miller (Ernest), Patricia’s husband, worked for Blumenthal before being terminated in May 2003 after a confrontation with a Blumenthal…