Defendants' motion is granted insofar as Maryland law is not applicable. The agreement specifically states that Pennsylvania law governs. The WPCL enables employees to recover wages and other benefits contractually owed by employers. Defendant IRN is a Pennsylvania corporation, defendant Ries is a resident of Pennsylvania, and plaintiff worked in Pennsylvania. Equity - Granted.
Plaintiffs have an adequate remedy at law in the form of money damages.
In reviewing a motion to dismiss, the Court must view the pleadings in the light most favorable to plaintiffs and accept as true all well-pleaded facts. A motion to dismiss should be granted if a complaint fails to sufficiently allege a constituent element or requirement of the stated cause of action.