Hermsen v. City of Kansas City, Missouri

Jun 25, 2014

OUTCOME: Plaintiffs' victory on Summary Judgment. Subsequent Settlement of approximately $2 million, allowing Plaintiffs to recovery 95% of their back wages, with attorneys' fees paid separately.

FLSA misclassification case where approximately 200 EMTs and Paramedics were misclassified by the Kansas City Fire Department as exempt firefighters. Plaintiffs filed a collective action and sought to ... recover unpaid overtime compensation for their excessive hours.