FERNANDEZ v. KINRAY, INC.

No. 13-CV-4938 (ARR).

FREDDY FERNANDEZ, LUIS VELASQUEZ, and GIOVANNY GONZALEZ, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated, Plaintiffs, and v. KINRAY, INC. and CARDINAL HEALTH, INC., Defendants.

United States District Court, E.D. New York.

December 30, 2014.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Freddy Fernandez, Plaintiff, represented by Daniel Maimon Kirschenbaum , Joseph Herzfeld Hester & Kirschenbaum LLP, Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP & Matthew David Kadushin , Joseph Herzfeld Hester & Kirschenbaum.

Luis Velasquez, Plaintiff, represented by Daniel Maimon Kirschenbaum , Joseph Herzfeld Hester & Kirschenbaum LLP, Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP & Matthew David Kadushin , Joseph Herzfeld Hester & Kirschenbaum.

Giovanny Gonzalez, Plaintiff, represented by Daniel Maimon Kirschenbaum , Joseph Herzfeld Hester & Kirschenbaum LLP, Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP & Matthew David Kadushin , Joseph Herzfeld Hester & Kirschenbaum.

Andres Mora, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Angelo Sanchez, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Arturo Coello, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Carlos Fernandez, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Carlos San Martin, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Carlos Santamario, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Cesar Fernandez, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Claudia Coll, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Donald Cruz, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Edgar Rodriguez, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Eduardo Renferia, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Eguberto Silva, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Esmeralda Amaya, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Franky Dorado, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Gerardo Correa, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Hamerson Orozco, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Henry Narvaez, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Henry Perez, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Javier Munoz, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Jessica Gia, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Jorge Henao, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Juan Carlos Meneses Escobar, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Juan Daniel Lopez, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Julio Lozada, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Kevin Tarfur-Gonzalez, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Ligia Becerra, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Lucy Villamarin, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Luis H. Arbolero, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Luis Navarrete, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Maria Elena Romero, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Maria Lopez, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Marian Puerto, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Mario Tello, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Martha Pena, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Martha Totore, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Maximino Pique, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Midia Quiceno, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Miguel Torres, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Norma Amaya, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Ramon Buitrago, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Rigoberto Villalvir, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Roberto Calero, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Rubeu Espinoza, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Sosimo Sanchez, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Victor Gomez, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

William Orozco, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Maria Lozano, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Alejandro Huidobro, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Alexis Franco, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Amin Sanchez, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Angel Guifarro, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Angel Robles, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Carlos Gomez, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Cristian Solorzano, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Cristobal Solorzano, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

David Villareto, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Douglas Montano, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Edgar Perez, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Edilberto Funes, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Edwin Villamarin, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Fabian Mendoza, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Feliciano Tello, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Fred Martinez, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Freddy Vasquez, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Gabriel Navarette, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Harold Arboleda, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Henry Garcia, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Hugo Reyes, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Iliana Femero, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Jorge Gamarra, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Jorge Mena, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Jorge Veraga, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Jose Robalino, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Juler Solozano, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Marcos Posada, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Maria Lonzano, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Milton Quinouez, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Nevil Bazurto, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Osvaldo Betancourt, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Perry Hutchins, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Pompeyo Moreno, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Raquel Garcia, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Roberto Amaya, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Roger Fernandez, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Roger Tinoco, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Santiago Escobar, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Solanda Sornoza, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Wilson Mesia, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Nevil Bazurto, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Myriam Paredes, Plaintiff, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Digna Lupacchini, Plaintiff, represented by Digna Lupacchini .

Alvaro Salazar, Plaintiff, represented by Alvaro Salazar .

Andres Lopez, Plaintiff, represented by Andres Lopez .

Angel Yndigoyen, Plaintiff, represented by Angel Yndigoyen .

David Coello, Plaintiff, represented by David Coello .

Edison Paz y Mino, Plaintiff, represented by Edison Paz y Mino .

Guillermo Galondo, Plaintiff, represented by Guillermo Galondo .

Hector Araya, Plaintiff, represented by Hector Araya .

Jaime A Burneo, Plaintiff, represented by Jaime A Burneo .

Jaime L Burneo, Plaintiff, represented by Jaime L Burneo .

James Hamilton Regan, Plaintiff, represented by James Hamilton Regan .

Jared Fernandes, Plaintiff, represented by Jared Fernandes .

Jesus Villamizor, Plaintiff, represented by Jesus Villamizor .

Jose Arias, Plaintiff, represented by Jose Arias .

Jose Insuela, Plaintiff, represented by Jose Insuela .

Julian Suaza, Plaintiff, represented by Julian Suaza .

Luis F Perez, Plaintiff, represented by Luis F Perez .

Maria A Huidobro, Plaintiff, represented by Maria A Huidobro .

Marjorie Gutierrez, Plaintiff, represented by Marjorie Gutierrez .

Miguel Bautista, Plaintiff, represented by Miguel Bautista .

Natalia Sauza, Plaintiff, represented by Natalia Sauza .

Neil Guzman, Plaintiff, represented by Neil Guzman .

Omar Lordono, Plaintiff, represented by Omar Lordono .

Pauta A Dorado, Plaintiff, represented by Pauta A Dorado .

Rafael A Casasola, Plaintiff, represented by Rafael A Casasola .

Rafael Casasola, Plaintiff, represented by Rafael Casasola .

Roberto Gomez, Plaintiff, represented by Roberto Gomez .

Rocio Gonzalez, Plaintiff, represented by Rocio Gonzalez .

Rolando Gonzalez, Plaintiff, represented by Rolando Gonzalez .

Sandra Ramirez, Plaintiff, represented by Sandra Ramirez .

Segundo H. Diestra, Plaintiff, represented by Segundo H. Diestra .

Temistocles Disla, Plaintiff, represented by Temistocles Disla .

William R Sanchinelli, Plaintiff, represented by William R Sanchinelli .

Antonio Mite-Cruz, Plaintiff, represented by Antonio Mite-Cruz .

Frank Rodriguez, Plaintiff, represented by Frank Rodriguez .

Franklin Castro, Plaintiff, represented by Franklin Castro .

Luciano A Cruz, Plaintiff, represented by Luciano A Cruz .

Michel Guevara, Plaintiff, represented by Michel Guevara .

Isabel Berkel, Plaintiff, represented by Isabel Berkel .

Fernando Borges, Plaintiff, represented by Fernando Borges .

Piedad Aristizabal, Plaintiff, represented by Piedad Aristizabal .

Enrique Valencia, Plaintiff, represented by Enrique Valencia .

Jose Malagon, Plaintiff, represented by Jose Malagon .

Carlos Lazo, Plaintiff, represented by Carlos Lazo .

Diana Diaz, Plaintiff, represented by Diana Diaz .

Arthur Fernandez, Plaintiff, represented by Arthur Fernandez .

Julio Gomez, Plaintiff, represented by Julio Gomez .

Kinray, Inc., Defendant, represented by Felice B. Ekelman , Jackson Lewis, P.C. & Noel P Tripp , Jackson Lewis, P.C..

Cardinal Health, Inc., Defendant, represented by Felice B. Ekelman , Jackson Lewis, P.C. & Noel P Tripp , Jackson Lewis, P.C..

Stewart Rahr, Defendant, represented by Harris Michael Mufson , Proskauer Rose LLP, Joseph Baumgarten , Proskauer Rose, LLP, Felice B. Ekelman , Jackson Lewis, P.C. & Noel P Tripp , Jackson Lewis, P.C..

Howard Hirsch, Defendant, represented by Felice B. Ekelman , Jackson Lewis, P.C. & Noel P Tripp , Jackson Lewis, P.C..

William Bodinger, Defendant, represented by Felice B. Ekelman , Jackson Lewis, P.C. & Noel P Tripp , Jackson Lewis, P.C..

Kerry Clark, Defendant, represented by Felice B. Ekelman , Jackson Lewis, P.C. & Noel P Tripp , Jackson Lewis, P.C..

Kinray, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Felice B. Ekelman , Jackson Lewis, P.C. & Noel P Tripp , Jackson Lewis, P.C..

Roberto Amaya, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Luis H. Arbolero, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Nevil Bazurto, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Ligia Becerra, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Ramon Buitrago, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Roberto Calero, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Arturo Coello, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Gerardo Correa, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Donald Cruz, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Santiago Escobar, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Rubeu Espinoza, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Carlos Fernandez, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Cesar Fernandez, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Alexis Franco, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Henry Garcia, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Jessica Gia, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Carlos Gomez, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Victor Gomez, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Giovanny Gonzalez, Counter Defendant, represented by Daniel Maimon Kirschenbaum , Joseph Herzfeld Hester & Kirschenbaum LLP, Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP & Matthew David Kadushin , Joseph Herzfeld Hester & Kirschenbaum.

Alejandro Huidobro, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Perry Hutchins, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Juan Daniel Lopez, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Maria Lopez, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Fred Martinez, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Jorge Mena, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Fabian Mendoza, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Wilson Mesia, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Pompeyo Moreno, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Javier Munoz, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Luis Navarrete, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Myriam Paredes, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Martha Pena, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Maximino Pique, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Marcos Posada, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Eduardo Renferia, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Hugo Reyes, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Jose Robalino, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Edgar Rodriguez, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Maria Elena Romero, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Carlos San Martin, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Amin Sanchez, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Angelo Sanchez, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Carlos Santamario, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Cristian Solorzano, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Juler Solozano, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Kevin Tarfur-Gonzalez, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Feliciano Tello, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Mario Tello, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Miguel Torres, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Martha Totore, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Freddy Vasquez, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Luis Velasquez, Counter Defendant, represented by Daniel Maimon Kirschenbaum , Joseph Herzfeld Hester & Kirschenbaum LLP, Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP & Matthew David Kadushin , Joseph Herzfeld Hester & Kirschenbaum.

Jorge Veraga, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Rigoberto Villalvir, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Edwin Villamarin, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.

Lucy Villamarin, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas Weiner , Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP.


MEMORANDUM ORDER

STEVEN M. GOLD, Magistrate Judge.

INTRODUCTION

Plaintiffs Freddy Fernandez, Luis Velasquez, and Giovanny Gonzalez bring this action under the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"), 29 U.S.C. § 201, et seq., and New York Labor Law ("NYLL"), alleging that they and other similarly situated employees of the defendants were misclassified as independent contractors, earned but were not paid overtime wages, and had expenses improperly...

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