The plaintiff brought a motion for summary judgment claiming damages for wrongful dismissal, aggravated damages, and punitive damages.
The defendant employer initially terminated the plaintiff for cause but later withdrew the allegation, relying instead on a without cause termination provision in her employment agreement.
The court found the termination provision void for lack of consideration and held that the employer's conduct—including creating a toxic workplace, suspending her, and making unfounded cause allegations—amounted to a repudiation of the contract.
The court awarded 11 months' reasonable notice, $50,000 in aggravated damages, and $25,000 in punitive damages.
