Tie Zhang v. Amgen Inc.
Published: Apr. 22, 2017 | Result Date: Mar. 3, 2017 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 56-2012-00420162-CU-OE-VTA Verdict – $136,305
Court
Ventura Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Jeffrey D. Wohl
(Paul, Hastings LLP)
Zachary P. Hutton
(Paul Hastings LLP)
Facts
Plaintiff Tie Zhang, a bench scientist, claimed that he was improperly classified as a non-exempt employee.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff claimed he should have been paid overtime as a result of his misclassification.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant Amgen contended that it properly classified Zhang as an exempt employee, claiming Zhang was part of a "learned profession."
Result
The jury found in favor of Zhang that he was misclassified as an exempt employee and awarded him all overtime requested in the amount of $136,305.
Other Information
FILING DATE: June 29, 2012.
Deliberation
four hours
Poll
9-3
Length
nine days
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