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Tracy Klinedinst v. Swift Investments, Inc.

Date: 08-06-2001

Case Number: 00-13092

Judge: Wilson

Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Plaintiff's Attorney: Jennifer S. Carroll, Law Offices of Jennifer S. Carroll, P.A., West Palm Beacch, Florida

Defendant's Attorney: Joseph L. Thillman, West Palm Beach, Florida

Description:

Tracy Klinedinst appeals from the district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of his former employer, Swift Investments. Klinedinst sued Swift for failure to pay overtime in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), 29 U.S.C. §§ 201, et seq. The district court held that Klinedinst's position falls within an exemption to the Act for "commission" workers.

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Outcome:

Because the district court incorrectly determined that the exemption applies, we vacate its grant of summary judgment.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unknown

Defendant's Experts:

Unknown

Comments:

Reported by Kent Morlan

About This Case

What was the outcome of Tracy Klinedinst v. Swift Investments, Inc.?

The outcome was: Because the district court incorrectly determined that the exemption applies, we vacate its grant of summary judgment.

Which court heard Tracy Klinedinst v. Swift Investments, Inc.?

This case was heard in United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, FL. The presiding judge was Wilson.

Who were the attorneys in Tracy Klinedinst v. Swift Investments, Inc.?

Plaintiff's attorney: Jennifer S. Carroll, Law Offices of Jennifer S. Carroll, P.A., West Palm Beacch, Florida. Defendant's attorney: Joseph L. Thillman, West Palm Beach, Florida.

When was Tracy Klinedinst v. Swift Investments, Inc. decided?

This case was decided on August 6, 2001.