November 7, 2007

Southard v. General Electric

Bob Hemley and Andrew Manitsky won a defense verdict for General Electric in a wrongful discharge lawsuit filed by a former employee at GE's Aircraft Engine facility in Rutland, Vermont. The case was tried before a jury in Rutland Superior Court on a claim of breach of implied contract -- the one remaining claim after summary judgment dismissal of promissory estoppel and Vermont Fair Employment Practices Act claims. The 12-member jury returned its verdict on November 7, 2007.