Two wrongful dismissal actions settled at mediation, but the employer delayed payment of the agreed settlement funds beyond the customary 30‑day period.
The plaintiffs prepared a motion for judgment to enforce the settlements after repeated unanswered inquiries about payment.
The court rejected the employer’s argument that the motion was premature and criticized the allegation that opposing counsel breached professional conduct rules.
Finding that the defendant’s tardiness necessitated the motion preparation, the court awarded costs to compensate the plaintiffs for legal expenses incurred.
