Construction Materials Supplier Defeats Most Claims in Wage Suit

Martin Marietta Materials Inc. was awarded summary judgment on most claims related to meal, rest, and overtime claims brought on behalf of commercial drivers and construction employees.

Austin Shwiyat brought the suit under California’s Private Attorney General Act and alleged multiple violations of the California Labor Code on behalf of ready-mix drivers, commercial drivers, and construction employees. The company moved for partial summary judgment and argued those claims were preempted by federal law.

• The US District Court for the Northern District of California on Wednesday said the ready-mix drivers were part of the commercial driver group because they have commercial ...