Facts

Larry Plancich worked as a full-time supervisor at United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS). He sued UPS for California Labor Code violations.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plancich asserted that UPS, from May 6, 1999, failed to pay him overtime due to misclassification as an exempt employee and failed to provide appropriate meal and rest periods. Plaintiff claimed that UPS policies prohibited him from using discretion, and that therefore plaintiff should have been classified as non-exempt.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
The defense contended that Plancich was properly classified as exempt because he was a supervisor who used his discretion and independent judgment, and who satisfied the other elements of overtime exemptions.

Damages

The plaintiff sought $450,000.

Result

The jury found in favor of UPS.

Deliberation

two hours

Poll

10-2

Length

10 days