The appellant, a long-term employee who suddenly became deaf, was subjected to a campaign of abuse by her employer designed to force her resignation.
She was ultimately fired for a frivolous reason.
The employer was noted in default in her wrongful dismissal action.
On appeal from the damages assessment, the Court of Appeal found the motion judge erred by awarding damages that were too low across several categories, including Human Rights Code violations, intentional infliction of mental distress, aggravated damages, and punitive damages.
The total damages were increased to $246,049.92, the maximum allowable under the unamended statement of claim.
