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Patel v. 7-Eleven, Inc.SJC-13485Argue Date: Monday April 1, 2024*Summary: Labor Law-- In a matter certified by the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit to the Supreme Judicial Court, whether the plaintiffs, franchisees of the defendant, should be classified as independent contractors or employees. Justices: Budd, C.J., Gaziano, Kafker, Wendlandt, Georges, Jr., JJ. Appellant: Dhananjay Patel Counsel for Appellant: Matthew Carrieri, Esquire Shannon Liss-Riordan, Esquire Adelaide Pagano, Esquire Appellee: 7-Eleven, Inc. Counsel for Appellee: Jennifer Brown, Esquire - Inactive Matthew J. Iverson, Esquire Jamie Kurtz, Esquire - Inactive Norman M. Leon, Pro Hac Vice Attorney Patricia Zapata, Pro Hac Vice Attorney Court Appealed From: Federal Court Lower Court Judge: Route to SJC: Direct Entry: Certified Question Amici Curiae: International Franchise Association ,Attorney General , Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America , Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association, Inc. , Massachusetts Worker Centers , Massachusetts Employment Lawyers Association, Inc. , *Summary is not an official part of the court proceedings, it is presented so that those who access the website will have a general understanding of the legal issues in the case. Access published opinions - View SJC Docket Information - Download Caption text |