Michael Szablicki v. Herbalife International Ltd., Herbalife International of America Inc. and Does 1 to 50
Published: Dec. 1, 2012 | Result Date: Oct. 10, 2012 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC430991 Verdict – Defense
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Sarah E. Hernandez
(Keith A. Fink & Associates)
Defendant
Experts
Defendant
Robert Crandall
(technical)
Facts
In 2006, Michael Szablicki was hired as an information technology engineer by Herbalife. He left the company in 2009, and claimed he was owed overtime, meal and rest period wages. He sued Herbalife International of America Inc. and Herbalife International Ltd. for violations of the California Labor Code.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff contended that hew as required to work and be on-call for the company's benefit two weeks per month, every month during his employment. He contended that he was entitled to compensation for his stand-by time.
Damages
Szablicki sought unspecified amount in economic damages.
Result
The jury rendered a verdict in favor of the defense.
Deliberation
2.5 hours
Poll
9-3
Length
two weeks
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