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Nature of Suit Code: 710
Nature of Suit: Fair Labor Standards Act
Cause of Action: 29:201 Denial of Overtime Compensation

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 

 EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS 

 NORTHERN DIVISION 

SHENEKA SASSER, et al, PLAINTIFFS 

V. 3:19CV00195 JM 

FOWLER FOODS, INC., et al DEFENDANTS 

ORDER

 Defendants Fowler Foods, Inc. and Chris Fowler (the “Fowler Defendants”) have filed a 

motion for summary judgment of Plaintiffs’ claims against them. The Fowler Defendants claim 

that they are not Plaintiffs’ employer. Plaintiffs contend that the Fowler Defendants are joint 

employers with Southwest Arkansas Foods, Inc. under the FLSA and AMWA. 

After review of the record, the Court finds there is a question of fact regarding the 

relationship between Plaintiffs and the Fowler Defendants. Although the employer-employee 

relationship is a question of law, the legal determination is, in part, based upon the facts. Weber 

v. Fowler Foods, Inc., No. 3:18CV000150 JM, 2019 WL 122974 (E.D. Ark. Jan. 1, 2019). 

 For this reason, the Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF No. 11) is DENIED. 

 IT IS SO ORDERED this 21st day of January, 2020. 

 ___________________________ 

 James M. Moody Jr. 

 United States District Judge 

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