On July 23, 2024, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice released its decision in Arora v ICICI Bank of Canada, a wrongful dismissal claim filed by a former employee of ICICI Bank of Canada (Bank) terminated for cause. The Court dismissed the case, finding that the plaintiff’s conduct breached his duties of loyalty and good…
Author: Hicks Morley
Ontario Court Orders Defence Medical Examination of Terminated Employee Alleging Inability to Mitigate
In Marshall v Mercantile Exchange Corporation, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice granted an employer’s motion for a defence medical examination of a former employee who claimed an inability to mitigate their damages due to a mental health condition. This decision makes clear that in appropriate cases, a defendant in a wrongful dismissal lawsuit will…