Facts

Tamara Micciche, a sales employee, claimed that her employer, Schneider Electric SA, engaged in wage and hour violations. Micciche alleged that Schneider violated California's Labor Code and the Fair Labor Standards Act. While Micciche originally brought a class action suit against Schneider, it was determined that American Power Conversion was the actual employer involved in the case. Schneider was let out and the lawsuit was amended to include American Power.

The class claimed that their employer failed to pay straight and overtime wages, failed to provide required meal and rest breaks, and failed to reimburse business expenses.

American Power argued that its pay practices and policies were lawful. They further argued that individualized issues predominated over common facts, so the matter was not suitable for class treatment.

Result

The parties settled for $1.1 million.