Cristler v. Express Messenger Service
James W. Cristler, John Purves, James G. Harrod, Sydney Moroff and Mark Lambert, individually and as the representative of a class of similarly situated persons (collectively Cristler), sued a parcel delivery company, Express Messenger Systems, Inc., doing business as California Overnight (Express Messenger). The lawsuit contained a number of causes of actions, all based on a core contention that Express Messenger improperly classified its employees as independent contractors. The case was litigated before a jury and, with respect to certain claims, a trial court. Express Messenger prevailed. Court conclude these contentions are without merit and affirm.
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