The plaintiff brought a motion for summary judgment in a wrongful dismissal action.
He claimed he was induced to leave his previous employment and sought 12 months' notice, along with compensation for a discretionary bonus.
The court found no inducement, as the plaintiff actively sought the position and negotiated his terms.
The court awarded 4.5 months' reasonable notice, considering his age, position, short tenure, and the time of year he was terminated.
The claim for bonus damages was dismissed because the bonus plan was purely discretionary and required active employment at year-end.
The plaintiff was also awarded mitigation expenses and health benefits, subject to deductions for earnings from his new employment.
