Employment Law
Wrongful Termination
Breach of Contract
Phillip G. Smith v. Airways Freight Corporation
Published: Dec. 14, 2004 | Result Date: Dec. 18, 2003 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 030902 Verdict – $638,138
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
Phillip Smith was terminated from his position as an outside salesperson for Airways Freight Corporation, a freight-forwarding company based in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Smith contended that his contract was terminated improperly and that he was owed past and future commissions. He also alleged fraud.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff demanded $1.5 million.
Damages
in excess of $2 million.
Other Information
Airways' motion for a new trial was granted and the verdict was set aside in its entirety. A second trial is pending.
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