This is the property of the Daily Journal Corporation and fully protected by copyright. It is made available only to Daily Journal subscribers for personal or collaborative purposes and may not be distributed, reproduced, modified, stored or transferred without written permission. Please click "Reprint" to order presentation-ready copies to distribute to clients or use in commercial marketing materials or for permission to post on a website. and copyright (showing year of publication) at the bottom.

Employment Law
Compensations, Benefits
Wage and Hour

Geno Imbriale, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Power Payroll Inc., et al.

Published: Apr. 17, 2010 | Result Date: Nov. 20, 2009 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC384434 Summary Judgment –  Defense

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Dale A. Harris
(Harris & Ruble)


Defendant

Ryan D. Saba
(Rosen Saba LLP)


Facts

Plaintiff Geno Imbriale brought a wage and hour class action and collective action against defendant Power Payroll Inc., a payroll company for the television commercial production, and others claiming that the class members were not timely paid all of their wages while working on a television commercial production.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
The class contended that they were not timely paid their wages in violation of California Labor Code and the Federal Labor Standards Act.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Power Payroll Inc. contended that it was not the employer of Imbriale or the class and therefore not liable for violations of the California Labor Code and FLSA.

Damages

The class requested over $1 million in damages.

Result

The court granted summary judgment in favor of Power Payroll Inc. and dismissed Power Payroll Inc. from the action.


#124187

For reprint rights or to order a copy of your photo:

Email jeremy@reprintpros.com for prices.
Direct dial: 949-702-5390