Cromwell v. New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation et al

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Case Number:

1:12-cv-04251

Court:

New York Southern

Nature of Suit:

Labor: Fair Standards

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Paul A. Engelmayer

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  1. October 17, 2013

    Public Hospitals Exempt From NY Labor Laws, Judge Finds

    A New York federal judge on Wednesday gutted a proposed class action accusing New York City Health & Hospitals Corp. of failing to pay police officers for gap time and overtime, ruling that the hospital system is a state "political subdivision" and therefore exempt from state labor laws.

  2. May 16, 2013

    NYC Hospital Operator Avoids FLSA Overtime Action For Now

    A New York federal judge Wednesday tossed a putative class action accusing New York City Health and Hospitals Corp. of violating the Fair Labor Standards Act by depriving hourly employees of overtime pay, but left the plaintiff a chance to amend his complaint to add more detailed allegations.