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Employment Law
Wrongful Termination
Public Policy Violation

Robin May v. Allied Group, Inc. and James J. Hagenbucher

Published: Jul. 11, 1998 | Result Date: Mar. 24, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 97CV1003 –  $28,720

Judge

John W. Coughlin

John W. Coughlin

Court

Denver District


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Darold W. Killmer

Darold W. Killmer

Lowell Fortune


Defendant

Charles W. Newcom

Charles W. Newcom


Experts

Plaintiff

Richard Hodges
(technical)

William A. Kaempfer
(technical)

Defendant

George Rhodes
(technical)

Facts

In February 1995, defendant Allied Group Inc., employed plaintiff Robin May as senior manager. Defendant James Hagenbucher served as the plaintiff's supervisor. The plaintiff raised questions about alleged fraudulent practices in the company and was ultimately terminated in February 1995. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendants based on breach of contract, wrongful termination in violation of public policy as against defendant Allied and for tortious interference with contract against defendant Hagenbucher.

Settlement Discussions

Before suit was filed, the plaintiff made a settlement demand for his bonus.

Damages

$450,000 - $600,000 for past and future economic losses; $28,720.50 for bonus owed to plaintiff.

Other Information

The verdict was reached approximately three years and one month after the case was filed. The parties settled after trial for $30,000.


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